Overview
Argues business-as-usual water science, management, and decision-making institutions are not up to the task of solving today’s global water problems
Identifies uncertainties associated with water demand and regulation and their significance for planning and decision-making
Considers Decision Making under Uncertainty (DMUU) strategies as a paradigm change for the water sector
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Table of contents (9 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Back Matter
Keywords
- Resilience and the Water Sector
- Global Water Systems and Climate Change
- Uncertainty of Climate Change and Water Systems
- Value Basis for Water Policy Decisions
- Resilience through Uncertainty Planning
- Water Management and the Precautionary Principle
- Resilient Water Systems
- Environmental Geography
- water policy
- water quality and water pollution
About this book
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.
Authors and Affiliations
About the author
Patricia Gober is a Research Scientist and Professor Emeritus of the School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning, Arizona State University, USA and Professor Emerita of the Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy, University of Saskatchewan, Canada.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Building Resilience for Uncertain Water Futures
Authors: Patricia Gober
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-71234-5
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan Cham
eBook Packages: Social Sciences, Social Sciences (R0)
Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s) 2018
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-71233-8Published: 16 April 2018
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-030-10032-2Published: 15 January 2019
eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-71234-5Published: 29 March 2018
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XXV, 213
Number of Illustrations: 6 b/w illustrations, 43 illustrations in colour
Topics: Environment Studies, Energy Policy, Economics and Management, Environmental Geography, Water Policy/Water Governance/Water Management, Waste Water Technology / Water Pollution Control / Water Management / Aquatic Pollution, Sustainable Development