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The aim of this book is to document for the first time the
dimensions and requirements of effective integrated groundwater
management (IGM). Groundwater management is a formidable challenge,
one that remains one of humanity's foremost priorities. It has
become a largely non-renewable resource that is overexploited in
many parts of the world. In the 21st century, the issue moves from
how to simply obtain the water we need to how we manage it
sustainably for future generations, future economies, and future
ecosystems. The focus then becomes one of understanding the drivers
and current state of the groundwater resource, and restoring
equilibrium to at-risk aquifers. Many interrelated dimensions,
however, come to bear when trying to manage groundwater
effectively. An integrated approach to groundwater necessarily
involves many factors beyond the aquifer itself, such as surface
water, water use, water quality, and ecohydrology. Moreover, the
science by itself can only define the fundamental bounds of what is
possible; effective IGM must also engage the wider community of
stakeholders to develop and support policy and other socioeconomic
tools needed to realize effective IGM. In order to demonstrate IGM,
this book covers theory and principles, embracing: 1) an overview
of the dimensions and requirements of groundwater management from
an international perspective; 2) the scale of groundwater issues
internationally and its links with other sectors, principally
energy and climate change; 3) groundwater governance with regard to
principles, instruments and institutions available for IGM; 4)
biophysical constraints and the capacity and role of
hydroecological and hydrogeological science including water quality
concerns; and 5) necessary tools including models, data
infrastructures, decision support systems and the management of
uncertainty. Examples of effective, and failed, IGM are given.
Throughout, the importance of the socioeconomic context that
connects all effective IGM is emphasized. Taken as a whole, this
work relates the many facets of effective IGM, from the catchment
to global perspective.
The aim of this book is to document for the first time the
dimensions and requirements of effective integrated groundwater
management (IGM). Groundwater management is a formidable challenge,
one that remains one of humanity's foremost priorities. It has
become a largely non-renewable resource that is overexploited in
many parts of the world. In the 21st century, the issue moves from
how to simply obtain the water we need to how we manage it
sustainably for future generations, future economies, and future
ecosystems. The focus then becomes one of understanding the drivers
and current state of the groundwater resource, and restoring
equilibrium to at-risk aquifers. Many interrelated dimensions,
however, come to bear when trying to manage groundwater
effectively. An integrated approach to groundwater necessarily
involves many factors beyond the aquifer itself, such as surface
water, water use, water quality, and ecohydrology. Moreover, the
science by itself can only define the fundamental bounds of what is
possible; effective IGM must also engage the wider community of
stakeholders to develop and support policy and other socioeconomic
tools needed to realize effective IGM. In order to demonstrate IGM,
this book covers theory and principles, embracing: 1) an overview
of the dimensions and requirements of groundwater management from
an international perspective; 2) the scale of groundwater issues
internationally and its links with other sectors, principally
energy and climate change; 3) groundwater governance with regard to
principles, instruments and institutions available for IGM; 4)
biophysical constraints and the capacity and role of
hydroecological and hydrogeological science including water quality
concerns; and 5) necessary tools including models, data
infrastructures, decision support systems and the management of
uncertainty. Examples of effective, and failed, IGM are given.
Throughout, the importance of the socioeconomic context that
connects all effective IGM is emphasized. Taken as a whole, this
work relates the many facets of effective IGM, from the catchment
to global perspective.
This book examines changes and transitions in the way water is
managed in urban environments. This book originated from a joint
French-Australian initiative on water and land management held in
Montpellier, France. The book delivers practical insights into
urban water management. It links scientific insights of researchers
with the practical experiences of urban water practitioners to
understand and respond to key trends in how urban water is
supplied, treated and consumed. The 51 contributors to the volume
provide a range of insights, case studies, summaries and analyses
of urban water and from a global perspective. The first section on
water supply and sanitation includes case studies from Zimbabwe,
France and South Africa, among others. Water demand and water
economics are addressed in the second section of the book, with
chapters on long-term water demand forecasting, the social
determinants of water consumption in Australian cities, a study of
water quality and consumption in France, governance and regulation
of the urban water sector and more. The third section explores
water governance and integrated management, with chapters on water
management in Quebec, in the Rotterdam-Rijnmond urban area, in
Singapore and in Australia. The final section offers perspectives
on challenges and future uncertainties for urban water systems in
transition. Collectively, the diverse insights provide an important
step forward in response to the challenges of sustainably
delivering water safely, efficiently and equitably.
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