Building Resilience for Uncertain Water Futures

• Author(s): Patricia Gober,
• Publisher: Springer
• Pages: 213
• ISBN_10: 3319712349
  ISBN_13: 9783319712345
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Social Science / General , Business & Economics / Industries / Energy , Science / Earth Sciences / Geography , Science / Environmental Science , Technology & Engineering / Environmental / General , Social Science / Sociology / General , Technology & Engineering / Power Resources / General , Nature / Natural Resources , Technology & Engineering / Environmental / Water Supply , Business & Economics / Development / Sustainable Development ,

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This book describes the existential threats facing the global water systems from population growth and economic development, unsustainable use, environmental change, and weak and fragmented governance. It argues that ‘business-as-usual’ water science and management cannot solve global water problems because today’s water systems are increasingly complex and face uncertain future conditions. Instead, a more holistic, strategic, agile and publically engaged process of water decision making is needed.

Building Resilience for Uncertain Water Futures emphasises the importance of adaptation through a series of case studies of cities, regions, and communities that have experimented with anticipatory policy-making, scenario development, and public engagement. By shifting perspective from an emphasis on management to one of adaptation, the book emphasizes the capacity to manage uncertainties, the need for cross-sector coordination, and mechanisms for engaging stakeholder with differing goals and conflict resolution.

This book will be a useful resource for students and academics seeking a better understanding of sustainable water use, water policy and water resources management.