Freshwater Resources
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02 May 2011
In 2010, the Seychelles presented their Third National Report to the Convention on Biological Diversity.
Despite the plentiful rainfall the islands receive annually, 98% is lost through run-off and evapo-transpiration, primarily due to the steepness and length of the catchments. Only 2% is left as infiltration to feed the streams and groundwater. Because of the high run-off and seasonality of the rainfall, the country experiences water shortages during the dry months of the year. The...
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26 Apr 2011
The GEF Council functions as the main governing body of the GEF. Its 32 members meet twice a year, with each representing a group of countries (‘constituency’) including both donors and recipients of GEF funding. GEF funding is channeled to several focal areas, namely: biological diversity, climate change, international waters, land degradation, ozone layer depletion and persistent organic pollutants.
elena
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15 Apr 2011
Because of their small size and particular geological, topographical and climatic conditions, many small island developing States face severe constraints in terms of both the quality and quantity of freshwater. This is particularly the case for low-lying coral-based islands, where groundwater supplies are limited and are protected only by a layer of thin permeable soil. Even where rainfall is abundant, access to clean water has been restricted by the lack of adequate storage facilities...
elena
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14 Apr 2011
Water resources are addressed in the National Programme for Sustainable Consumption and Production for Mauritius Report.
Mauritiusis classified as a water-stressed country, unlikely to provide the level of water required in the future if current consumption patterns continue to rise. Currently, Mauritius has a well developed network supply with many river sources, boreholes, aquifers and reservoirs making up the surface water resources. However, due to its topography and geographical...
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05 Apr 2011
