Description: Climate change will increase the occurrence of floods in cities and open areas. As well as the widely documented social and economic impacts of floods, these events can also have a significant and long-lasting impact on water quality. This multidisciplinary edited volume provides a comprehensive overview of the impact of floods on water quality, with chapters written by experts on water chemistry, water management, flood risk management, and urban engineering and planning. It presents global case studies, ranging from Australia and Canada to India and China, and includes contributions by scholars from Asia, Latin America, and Europe. It evaluates precautionary measures, such as the need for early warning systems to predict pluvial flood events, and practical solutions involving urban drainage, in the context of the needs of different regions. This book will be of interest to researchers, policy makers and professionals working in water management, environmental engineering and urban flooding.
Brief description: Dr Blanca Jiménez Cisneros is currently Ambassador of Mexico to France. She served as General Director of Mexico's National Commission and was previously the Director of the Division of Water Sciences and Secretary to UNESCO's International Hydrological Programme. She has over 40 years of experience as a civil servant and researcher, particularly in environmental engineering, water management, science diplomacy and addressing climate change impacts. She has received various awards in her career, such as the Global Water Award of the International Water Association in 2010 and the Nobel Peace Prize for her participation in the 4th IPCC Report on climate change in 2007. She has also previously held a position as a Senior Expert Consultant to the governments of Argentina, Brazil, Ecuador, Guatemala, India, Mexico, Nicaragua, Spain and South Africa.