Responsible interaction of people with the Earth system calls for deep engagement with
ethical considerations. Due to their professional knowledge and skills, geoscientists in …

Currently, freshwater resources occupy a top place among other natural resources on the
planet. The Egyptian water resource system is complex and uncertain; therefore, the major …

This book explores the potential of geoethics, as designed within the operational criteria of
addressing the deeds and values of the human agent as part of the Earth system. It …

In this article, an application of weed optimization algorithm (WOA) for reservoir operation
was proposed. In addition, genetic algorithm (GA) and particle swarm optimization algorithm …

The societal relevance and purpose of geoscience are discussed from a conceptual
perspective in this chapter. It explores how people should live ethically in times of …

Establishing cooperation in transboundary rivers is challenging especially with the weak or
non-existent river basin institutions. A nexus-based approach is developed to explore …

Geoethics is an emerging and expanding field which is deepening its philosophical
foundations and strengthening its interactions with other disciplines. Such expansion may …

This chapter explores geoethical thinking as a means for offering alternative modes of living
in a world where humans and natural systems are inextricably linked. Real-world examples …

There is an opportunity for efficient implementation of floating photovoltaics (FPV) by
coupling with other renewable energies, such as hydropower. The resulting synergies …

Humans have built an anthropocentric biogeosphere; called:'human niche'. Global change
is part of this historical process of niche construction, which implies the intersection of the …