In this work, the occurrence of microplastics (MPs) in irrigation recycled wastewaters
(RWWs) and a desalinated brackish water (DBW) from the arid territory of Fuerteventura …

A review of the methods of obtaining water in the Canary Islands (Spain) is presented,
dividing the islands into two groups: the eastern islands and the western islands. This …

Global demand for food is increasing in terms of the quantity, quality and reliability of
supplies. Currently, over 90% of our food is grown on (or in) a virtually irreplaceable, non …

Low levels of soil moisture makes rain water harvesting and saving technologies important
interventions for water supply and food production in arid and semi-arids lands of Kenya …

Abstract Article 9 of the Water Framework Directive (WFD) introduces cost recovery as an
instrument aligned with the'polluter pays' principle, aiming to contribute to the overall well …

This article discusses various policy alternatives for the implementation of a biofuel crop on
an island scale. It adopts an integrated approach by carrying out Multi-Criteria Assessment …

The sustainability assessment on socio-ecological systems requires a systemic perspective
in order to address the close relationships between the environmental and socio-economic …

The assessment of different policy options represents a major tool for decision-makers in
Biosphere Reserves, to develop more-resilient strategies for sustainable development and …

Unconventional water resources such as treated wastewater (TWW) are being increasingly
used for irrigation in regions with limited freshwater availability. Likewise, subsurface drip …

An integral dynamic model, in combination with other methods (indicators, policy and
scenario analysis), is presented as a tool for sustainability assessment in island socio …