The Case Study: Greater Tehran

Farideh Delavari Edalat and M. Reza Abdi
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Farideh Delavari Edalat: Environment and Sustainability Consultant, Additive Design Ltd
M. Reza Abdi: University of Bradford

Chapter Chapter 5 in Adaptive Water Management, 2018, pp 57-67 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract This chapter firstly examines the background of the case study to provide more understanding to the readers. In this regard, the geographical situation, climate, population and water resources of Greater Tehran are discussed. The chapter is intended to address the water challenges of Greater Tehran by drawing information from the governmental documents, Water Company’s website and academic papers related to the water management in Greater Tehran. Moreover, the chapter opens a discussion on the Qanats as an alternative adaptive approach in Greater Tehran water management.

Date: 2018
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-64143-0_5

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