"UNEP; Belgian Development Corporation."

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People and lakes. Human influences on Africa's lakes: Population ; Mainstreaming culture and tradition in the management of Africa's lakes ; Human health, water for health, taking charge ; Recreation and tourism ; Fishing ; Water withdrawal and irrigation ; Aquatic biodiversity and habitats ; Transboundary lakes and water resources issues -- Impacts on Africa's lakes. Case studies of Africa's changing lakes. Case studies: Lake Chad ; Lake Victoria ; Toshka Project -- Images of change : Africa's lakes: Africa's killer lakes ; Lake Alaotra ; Lake Al Wahda ; Lake Cahora Basa ; Challawa Gorge Reservoir ; Lake Chivero ; Lake Djoudj ; Lake Ichkeul ; Lesotho Highlands ; Lake Manantali ; Lake Nakuru ; Lake Sibaya ; Songor Lagoon ; Lake Tonga.

Through a combination of ground photographs, current and historical satellite images, and narrative based on extensive scientific evidence, this publication illustrates how humans have altered their surroundings and continue to make observable and measurable changes to the Africa's lakes and its environment. The publication underscores the importance of developing, harnessing and sharing technologies that help provide deeper understanding of the dynamics of Africa's lakes change. It serves as a reminder that Africa's lakes are a source of livelihoods for many African communities, and contribute significantly to socio-economic development of the continent, and that sound policy decisions and positive actions by societies and individuals are needed to sustain the Africa's lakes and the well-being of its inhabitants.--Publisher's description.

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