World Water Congress 2015 Edinburgh Scotland
3. Management of water resources
Author(s): Walter Ubal Giordano
Walter Ubal Giordano
IDRC / CRDI
International Development Research Centre
Centre de recherche pour le développement international
Oral: PDFAbstract
Some facts
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Many of the world’s river basins are “closed” or “are closing”
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Basin closure means scarcity and more frequent water crises
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As basin close water management become more complex
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Water conservation in closed basins means water re-allocation or reappropiation
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Water pollution and competition for water is high-leading conflicts
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In closed basins the development of infrastructure often outstrips available water resources.
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River basin management needs political reform and a commited to a more open, accountable, and inclusive governance.
What we need ? New management approaches to develop new policies
What research to cope with these challenges?
What research is needed so?
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Impact assessment
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Cost-beneficies analysis
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Risk management plans
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Strong multistakeholder participation