These two volumes provide an authoritative overview of all the major environmental topics. Focusing on the current 'state of the art' as well as the examination of future perspectives. The first volume spotlights the basic sciences and environmental exploitation, exploring issues such as global climates, marine pollution, tourism and the environment, chemical time bombs and the ozone layer. The second volume is devoted to preventitive strategies, technology and management. Recommended techniques for environmental monitoring, waste management, responses to oil spills, ecological engineering are described, as are environmental education and international law. Volume 2 highlights strategies for solving 'man-made' environmental problems. This reference is addressed to scientists and engineers in industry and in academia, government planners and administrators, political scientists, lawyers and economists and promotes understanding between experts in various disciplines.

Water Planning for Food Production in Developing Countries brings together the knowledge of past efforts to alleviate water scarcities that have led to food shortages in order to improve the process in the future. Phillip Z. Kirpich addresses this issue as the population and the desire for higher living standards increase in developing countries, bringing about a greater demand for food. He points out that the demand must be met by irrigated, rather than rainfed agriculture. Kirpich details the major obstacles that must be overcome when these situations arise due to the nature of these countries. He explains how the necessary improvements can be made, citing lessons learned from thirty cases in twenty-five countries, so that international agencies and governments can work to efficiently solve these problems.

This collection of papers and presentations represents the best and most comprehensive material on this vast, endangered region. Many of the world's foremost authorities -from Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, and other nations, and from key international and inter-governmental oraganizations- share their knowledge of the Pantanal and their insights on the socioeconomic challenges confronting this ecological treasure.

This collection explores a broad range of topics approaching environmental ethics from many different angles. A common thread running through the volume is the analysis of ethical principles as the backbone of practical policies and law for the benefit of the environment, and ultimately for the benefit of its inhabitants. The contributors are all at the forefront of their respective fields and fall into two essential categories: well-established scholars in the field of environmental ethics; and a group of newer voices that have followed what might be characterized as the first wave of environmental ethics scholarship.

The Pantanal in the 21st Century: for the planet's largest wetland, an uncertain future; Overview of the Pantanal, The Pantanal and the Paraguay River Basin: from the technical focus to the political option; The Brazilian Pantanal: an overview; Wetlands in Bolivia: Pantanal preservation and sustainable development; The Pantanal of Paraguay; Geology of the Pantanal region; Preservation of the Pantanal; The Pantanal today, prospects for tomorrow; Protected areas in the Bolivian Pantanal; Pantanal National Park Preservation and the Integrated efford of the Brazilian Government towards areas under Federal, State and private protection; Economic development; Ecotourism in the Pantanal and its role as a viable economic incentive for conservation; Ecotourism as a tool for sustainable development in the Pantanal; Ecotourism in Mato Grosso do Sul: the new business opportunity; Cattle grazing and sustainable plant diversity in the Pantanal: what do we know? What do we need to know?; The Paraguay-Parana Hidrovia: large-scale channelization or a "Tyranny of small decisions"?; Research for sustainable development of the Brazilian Pantanal; International Organizations and the Pantanal; Implementation of integrated management practices for the Pantanal and the Upper Paraguay River Basin; Ramsar convention and the Pantanal; The World Bank and the Pantanal; UNEP and the Pantanal; Lessons from other systems; Lessons from the Everglades; Wetland ecotones and the role of the private sector in conservation and management of the Pantanal; Economic development and environmental conservation in Korea: the relevance of Korean Wetland experiences to the Pantanal; Dynamic between economic development and environmental preservation; The profound shift toward and environmentally sustainable economy; Sustainable development: an integrated approach; A measure of optimism; World conference on preservation and sustainable development in the Pantanal; The international environment: challenges and opportunities; Pantanal: a global heritage; The Pantanal and the pantaneiros: heartfelt challenges and new opportunities; Fundamental considerations for the future of the Pantanal.