Author:Faling, W; Van Huyssteen, Elsona; Le Roux, AlizeDate:Oct 2012This is a presentation paper on the development of multi-criteria indicators for integrated assessment of socio-economic vulnerability at a regional level. An indication is provided of some first steps in interpreting projections for environmental ...Read more
Author:Van Huyssteen, Elsona; Le Roux, Alize; Van Niekerk, Cornelia WDate:Feb 2013With the world’s urban population now estimated to be at 52% (United Nations 2012:1), towns and cities are increasingly becoming the stage where disaster risk has to be managed and mitigated. Understanding the risks and vulnerabilities in ...Read more
Author:Adams, Janine B; Taljaard, Susan; Van Niekerk, LaraDate:Jul 2023This review study investigated the response of low-inflow estuaries (LIEs) to dam releases as this type of estuary is particularly sensitive to freshwater inflow modification. LIEs occur in arid and semi-arid regions and are subject to periods ...Read more