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Water Policy in Spain (Paperback)
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Though the modern Spanish State was formed in the mid Fifteenth
Century, historical records show that water works, statues, and the
utilization of water dates back to centuries BC. As a semi-arid
country, the effort to control, store and assure water supplies to
cities and fields is present in numerous historical and political
landmarks. Water policy in Spain has been the focus of
Spanish-speaking scholars for decades, yet a comprehensive
treatment of the subject has never before been published in
English. Water Policy in Spain fills this gap by providing readers
with a comprehensive, detailed account of the history of water
policy in Spain from the beginnings of the 20th century to the
present day. Part one presents a synopsis of the physical,
economic, environmental and climatic bases of Spain, also covering
corresponding political topics. Part two reviews the major
constraints and opportunities that are relevant to face major water
policy challenges. And part three is an in-depth account of water
policy in the country. The issues closely examined include the way
in which old water laws and institutions have been able to adapt to
new sentimental and institutional challenges, including the
significant change in the last decade to comply with the European
Union's Water Framework Directive (WFD). Like many semi-arid
countries, climate change, drought risks and water pollution are
cause for growing concerns in Spain and the country is still
struggling to define a consistent and widely accepted set of
policies to combat these threats. Spain's current water policy is
unique because it entails a complete tour de force with respect to
what the country has been doing on water matters for centuries. As
the WFD must be enforced in 27 States (representing 500 million
Europeans), the lessons that can be learnt from the Spanish
experience should catch the attention of water practitioners around
the world.
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