Adaptation as a Means to an End: Conceptual Underpinnings and Empirical Affirmations
Winfred Abdulai Nelson,
Clifford Amoako,
Rudith King,
Philip Antwi-Agyei,
Samuel Kwofie
Issue:
Volume 6, Issue 4, December 2022
Pages:
155-164
Received:
28 August 2022
Accepted:
18 October 2022
Published:
28 October 2022
DOI:
10.11648/j.ajese.20220604.11
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Abstract: Rooted in the concept of adaptation are change, action, stimulus, means and end. Whilst these elements are fundamental in clarifying the complex actor relationships surrounding adaptation, literature has tended to concentrate on the end (adaptation practice). Inherent in the provisions of interventions aimed at minimizing the specific impacts of climate change is the notion that adaptation will be automatically triggered. This article, which focuses on concepts and theories, argues that adaptation is more than mere action or what is usually described as the end. Using the Theory of Action (ToA) and the Framework for Analyzing Climate Change Adaptation as Actions (FACCAA), this article attempts to clarify the relationships between the key terminologies and contributes to knowledge on the adaptation discourse. Using empirical shreds of evidence from the Talensi District, the article underscores the proposition that water interventions are not necessarily adaptation practices neither are they automatic activators of adaptation. They are rather means expected to propel action for adaptation. The article concludes that elements, such as change, action, and means, are of equal importance as the popularly documented adaptation practice (end). All the elements deserve equal attention to unravel the complexities underpinning the concept of adaptation.
Abstract: Rooted in the concept of adaptation are change, action, stimulus, means and end. Whilst these elements are fundamental in clarifying the complex actor relationships surrounding adaptation, literature has tended to concentrate on the end (adaptation practice). Inherent in the provisions of interventions aimed at minimizing the specific impacts of cl...
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Eco-efficient Prototype of Wastewater Treatment Plant Applying Clean Development Mechanism Methodologies – Mediterranean Countries
Firas Fayssal,
Adel Mourtada,
Mazen Ghandour,
Remi Daou
Issue:
Volume 6, Issue 4, December 2022
Pages:
165-180
Received:
22 July 2022
Accepted:
10 August 2022
Published:
29 December 2022
DOI:
10.11648/j.ajese.20220604.12
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Abstract: Municipal wastewater treatment is committed reducing greenhouse gases emissions in line with United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) norms in order to preserve Earth's blanket and lower climate acute changes. Greenhouse gases emissions reduction is the avant-garde of municipal wastewater treatment technologies; however, the process requires particular segmentation of all phases to contain the excessive energy required for treatment. Consequently, Energy analysis is endorsed as essential to sustain a thermodynamic equilibrium of the wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) with its environment. Decarbonization, denitrification & phosphorus removal urge the exploitation of sustainable energy whether recovered or renewable to engine the treatment facility. This literature values compile the eco-design of wastewater treatment plant with the avant-garde technologies of greenhouse gases emissions reduction, considering environmental aspects at all stages of treatment process, targeting the lowest possible environmental impact throughout the plant life cycle to create a CO2-free facility prototype. UNFCCC introduced the greenhouse gases emissions definition in wastewater plants as a project design document for the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) project AM0080 (Mitigation of greenhouse gases emissions with treatment of wastewater in aerobic wastewater treatment plants) activity. The literature adopted this project and submitted it as a friendly user interface or a Software to model an Eco-efficient management strategy for wastewater treatment plant aerobic activated sludge type with the offset of environmental footprint measures based on decision making analysis, Input-output analysis, benchmarking and energy balance, net negative emissions including environmental declaration assessing the life cycle from costing, management, and sustainability perspectives.
Abstract: Municipal wastewater treatment is committed reducing greenhouse gases emissions in line with United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) norms in order to preserve Earth's blanket and lower climate acute changes. Greenhouse gases emissions reduction is the avant-garde of municipal wastewater treatment technologies; however, the p...
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Determination of Surface Water Quality Parameters and Their Effects to Human Life (The Case Study of South Lake Cyohoha)
Nikuze Marie Joselyne,
Uliho Alphonse,
Muhorakeye Pelagie,
Mukashyaka Angelique,
Nyiraminani Jeanne
Issue:
Volume 6, Issue 4, December 2022
Pages:
181-189
Received:
9 June 2022
Accepted:
1 September 2022
Published:
29 December 2022
DOI:
10.11648/j.ajese.20220604.13
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Abstract: Water is one of the essentials that support all forms of plant and animal life. The lack of safe drinking water is the cause of disease in the world today. Every day, people die from causes related to contaminated water. The research is about the determination of Surface Water Quality Parameters and their Effects to Human Life the study relates to South Lake Cyohoha selected as case study which locate in Bugesera district in Eastern province. To achieve our goals for fulfilling our mentioned objectives different methods was used like site visit to measure the onsite parameters, Oral interview and discussion with different people where we did interview with the population living near the lake; who use the lake for different activities like domestic activities, agriculture and drinking to find out the reasons why they use lake as drinking water source. The results clearly showed that the water quality of south cyohoha lake is not suitable for drinking and some domestic purposes. As local communities are suffering from a variety of health problems including: Ankylostome, Ascaris, Tricomonas intestinal, Taenia (caused by fecal matter, Polantidium, Larvae angulure, Hookworm, Oxyre trichiuris, Giardia lambris, Oxyure trichocephale (children), Entamoeba, and histolytica (E-coli). This was indicated by the measured parameters of this lake. The maximum recorded values of pH, turbidity, hardness, total calcium and total magnesium, manganese, iron, total coliform, fecal coliform. Were 8.6, 17.5NTU, 11.2mg/L, 7.8mg/L, 0.245mg/L, 0.35mg/L, 18100mg/L, 2450mg/L, and 6.2mg/L, respectively. Concentration of turbidity, hardness, and Iron found in the South Cyohoha Lake is much higher than the standard permissible limit. It is recommended that water quality be monitored on a regular basis to avoid its devastating effects on public health.
Abstract: Water is one of the essentials that support all forms of plant and animal life. The lack of safe drinking water is the cause of disease in the world today. Every day, people die from causes related to contaminated water. The research is about the determination of Surface Water Quality Parameters and their Effects to Human Life the study relates to ...
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