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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