Advantages And Disadvantages Of Integrated Water Resource Management

According to the International Water Management Institute environmental research organisation global water stress is increasing, and a third of all people face some sort of water scarcity. Where demand exceeds supply and no effective management operates, there will be conflicts between the various players involved.

The goal of this paper is intended to provide the legal, political, social, economic, ecological dimensions of water resource policy

Using named examples, assess the contribution of large scale water management projects in increasing water security. 15 Water security means having access to sufficient, safe, clean and affordable water. Theoretically, the world’s poorer countries are the most water insecure, suffering from both physical and economic water scarcity. One solution to tackle water insecurity is through large scale water projects for example the Three Gorges project in China, the South-North transfer project also in China and the restoration of the Aral Sea. However there is much controversy over whether these schemes are actually sustainable and therefore beneficial in the long run. The Three Gorges da project in China blocks the Yangtze River; it cost $50

Developing and implementing strategies that can secure adequate water for both people and the environment is one of the most important missions of the water management districts in Florida. To fulfill their missions, the water management districts develop water supply plans to help provide adequate and sustainable water supplies to meet future needs while protecting the environment. One of the more important tools used in the planning process is a regional groundwater model.

Manzoor, K. P. (2011). The global water crisis: Issues and solutions. IUP Journal of Infrastructure, 9(2), 34-43.

Efficient and effective water management is necessary. Government and the authorities should be responsible for protecting freshwater sources. In addition to that, new laws and regulations about preserving water should be ratified by legislators and helpful methods for sustainable water use should be promoted. Moreover, it is important for countries to expand co-operation with some international organizations in order to take advantage of opportunities to improve water management systems.

The water crises revolving around privatization of municipalities, and bottled water needs to be addressed in a more comprehensive approach. A more integrated solution for water should account for an adequate supply of clean water and that water can be equitably accessed worldwide. In addition, the impacts of climate on the quality and quantity of fresh water needs to be factored in. There is uncertainty in what this might look like and who would be the best manager of this. As of right now it is almost certain the water policies of today will cause geopolitical conflict in the near future. To clarify, water wars have already begun, but more conflict on a larger scale is likely to happen if policies do not change. Therefore it is urgent that water policies adjust into a more ethical framework. An important question to ponder is, “Will social change concerning water use come through technological innovation or through cultural and value change, or some combination?” This question is imperative in how one should be constructing their viewpoint for creating difference in water policy and where one should go from here.

Already today hundreds of millions of people lack access to safe and reliable water sources. However, the UN believe there’s hope of recovery if water resources are managed in a different way. “The fact is that there is enough water to meet the world 's needs. But not without a dramatic change in the way water is used, managed and shared”, said Michel Jarraud, head of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).

The effective management of water quantity is an urgent issue facing Australia. Therefore, in response, various groups have been involved in the decision making process addressing the issue. Supplying Sydney with fresh, abundant and high in quality water is a significant geographical issue. A range of organisations have the responsibility for water management and addressing the issues that come along with it. Different groups target different issues such as the quality, quantity, recycling the water, conserving it and educating communities about the issue. Various groups that have been involved in the decision making process include The Australian Water Association, Water Group, Every Drop Counts Business Program and The water management (WM) chair group. The

The similarities and differences between Cali and Accra are rather worth noticing. With both cities having numerous challenges in their urban water systems, it is important to point out the similarities in these challenges and find a lasting solution that might solve this common challenge. In reflecting on the similarities and difference in the management of the urban water system, taking into considerations their challenges and solutions thereof, I believe both cities could acquire lessons or pick initiatives from one another to initiate in their respective cities. Evaluation of the similarities and differences is important to help in planning of IUWM approaches for the city of Accra. These challenges, similarities and lessons can be summarized under various headlines.

I’d first like to make a regard to the notion of power, as discussed in the module. Power, as has been noted, is constantly being negotiated within unequal and dynamic relationships (Kilman Module 5). Power dynamics can be asserted in a multitude of ways, through institutions and governments or even in our personal lives. It’s highly important to keep this notion of power and power dynamics in mind when referring to the global water crisis.

The use of water quantity as an attribute to water conflicts is the most well known theory behind the cause of water related struggles, its belief lies with the assumption that competing claims for a limited amount of water cause Water Wars. For example, this theory emphasizes that the potential for Water Wars over allocation increases when the resource is scarce, and even when the resource is scarce, its distribution to different uses and users can be extremely disputed. Therefore, as the population is educated and aware of environmental threats and the value of ecosystems, they will also claim water to sustain the environment and the livelihoods it nourishes.

As an analysis to measure, how WLAM can improve the asset performance of water infrastructure, this report evaluates a case study carried out by GHD, University of Sydney and p3iC, on one water approach to urban water management at a city scale, namely that of the city of Sydney. The study highlighted the challenges and the problems that are present in the water infrastructure of the city of Sydney.

Several strategies are being embraced to help in reducing the amount of water used and being wasted in the long run. This is also to help with

Due to influence by personal perspectives, ideologies, values and context, local culture is argued as confusing framework for water governance (Tortajada, 2010). It is different in any regions, because of natural challenges, systems of knowledge and variety of needs. In doing so, it may increase the complexity of water management practices, and should be attached to a specific culture (Jackson, 2006, Pahl-Wostl et al., 2008). Arguably, it is not sufficiently valid and reliable to be used to guide water planning and policy. However, water culture provide reflective information about societal water practice changes that maintain through trial and error over long time (Tàbara and Ilhan, 2008, Pahl-Wostl et al., 2008, Johnston and Donahue, 1998). This is a constant process of adaptation involving the redefinition of attitudes and behaviors(Johnston and Donahue, 1998). The cultural types will differ in their underlying basic values, beliefs and assumption making them a useful tool in understanding the circumstances that affect the policy. Some cultures have flexible water norms to adapt the rapid changes and technology innovation that generates new meaning for the environment (Jackson and Palmer, 2012). Thus, the necessity of capable institution is crucial to put the relevance of water changes and breakdown to the “ground level” (Tàbara and Ilhan, 2008).