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E-flows in the Nam Songkhram river basin

This research report is on a study undertaken in the Nam Songkhram basin in northeast Thailand based on the concept of E-Flows.

Maria Osbeck / Published on 18 April 2011
Citation

Blake, D.J.H., U. Sunthornratana, B. Promphakping, S. Buaphuan, J. Sarkkula, M. Kummu, M. Ta-oun, P. Waleetorncheepsawat, S. Boonyothayan, R. Tharme, M. Osbeck, S. Janprasart. (2011). E-flows in the Nam Songkhram river basin. Blake, D.J.H. et al (2011). E-Flows in the Nam Songkhram River Basin. IUCN, Bangkok, Thailand.

The approach considers not only the importance of river flows from a physical or ecological perspective, but also relates to the socio-political side of the equation. The key to understanding E-Flows is the role that people play both as beneficiaries and at the same time, modifiers of the wider riverine ecosystem. As an “ecological water demand”, E-Flows should be regarded as a legitimate water use sector similar to the industrial or agricultural water use sectors.

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Topics and subtopics
Water : Water resources
Regions
Thailand

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