A review of current capacity development practice for fostering groundwater sustainability

Scheihing, Konstantin W.; Fraser, Christina M.; Vargas, Claudia Ruz; Kukurić, Neno; Lictevout, Elisabeth

doi:10.1016/j.gsd.2022.100823

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“…In arid and semi‐arid areas, the development of life and ecosystems depends on shallow groundwater and the surface expression of groundwater. Therefore, in those contexts, even a small decrease in the groundwater level can threaten the ecosystems (Scheihing et al, 2022). This is the case, for example, of oases in the Sahara, wetlands in the Andean Cordillera, and Tamarugo trees and salars in the Atacama Desert.…”

Section: Groundwater: Unpacking Its Complexitiesmentioning

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Revisiting groundwater law through the lenses of earth system law and rights of nature

Cuadrado‐Quesada,

Lictevout,

Schmeier

et al. 2023

WIREs Water

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Current groundwater challenges have made evident that national and international groundwater law needs a thorough revision. In this article, we explore earth system law (ESL) and rights of nature (RoN) as possible approaches to rethink groundwater law. Taking inspiration from ESL scholarship, RoN literature, Indigenous worldviews, and socio‐ecological movements, we analyze law as a critical element of the human‐political‐social system, which creates regulatory institutions with the aim to provide a social order for humanity, an order that is being affected by deteriorating earth systems, including groundwater. Recognizing RoN and thinking law through the lenses of ESL involve a new understanding of what groundwater law could be and what the subject of the law could be. So far, little attention has been given to how these approaches can be used to redesign groundwater law, and what implications this could have on groundwater governance and sustainability. Therefore, this article explores the possibility of reforming groundwater law through the lenses of ESL and RoN. It investigates which legal mechanisms are being used to recognize RoN, and what their legal and practical implications have been so far. This article aims to contribute not only to advancing the academic debate on RoN and ESL but also to share light on different ways to reform groundwater law, which includes a new understanding of sustainability and socio‐nature relations.This article is categorized under: Human Water > Rights to Water Human Water > Water Governance Science of Water > Water and Environmental Change

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Section: Groundwater: Unpacking Its Complexitiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Revisiting groundwater law through the lenses of earth system law and rights of nature

Cuadrado‐Quesada,

Lictevout,

Schmeier

et al. 2023

WIREs Water

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“…These complex interactions subsequently impact the overall dynamics of groundwater availability and distribution [1,2]. Furthermore, the quantity and quality of groundwater supplies are significantly influenced by human activities like urbanization, groundwater pumping, and land use and land cover (LULC), which can complicate decision-making on resource management [3,4]. Groundwater is also a critical water resource for both residential and agricultural use, with agriculture being the world's greatest consumer of freshwater [5].…”

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The Impact of Climate Change and Urbanization on Groundwater Levels: A System Dynamics Model Analysis

Asadollahi,

Sohrabifar,

Ghimire

et al. 2024

Environmental Protection Research

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Climate change and population growth have placed increasing stress on groundwater resources. Effective management of groundwater resources is crucial for promoting sustainable development, especially in areas heavily reliant on groundwater supply. However, sustainable groundwater management is more complex due to various factors affecting key drivers and their feedback interactions. In this regard, this study aims to examine the key driving forces and their interplay concerning fluctuations in groundwater levels within a study area in Illinois, United States, which heavily relies on groundwater for water supply. To achieve this objective, a system dynamics (SD) simulation model was developed, utilizing hydrology, climate, and urbanization data spanning from 2010 to 2020. Through calibration and validation of the SD model with historical data, the model demonstrated reliable simulation capabilities for groundwater levels. Additionally, sensitivity analysis and exploration of water resource scenarios were conducted to evaluate the critical factors influencing groundwater levels. Results revealed that population dynamics, agricultural land, and groundwater recharge were analyzed as key drivers influencing the change in groundwater level for the study area, among the climate and urbanization factors that had different contributions to the groundwater dynamics. A 10% increase in population, agricultural land, and groundwater recharge led to a decrease of approximately 5.5% and increases of 4.5% and 4.27% in groundwater levels, respectively. The results of the four-scenario analysis indicated that both climate change and urbanization exerted significant and adverse impacts on the groundwater level in the study area. These scenarios represented prominent and worst-case situations, highlighting the potential challenges and risks associated with the combination of these factors, which resulted in about a 77 mm decrease in groundwater levels by 2030. Overall, given limited data availability for SD model parameterization, the study emphasizes the need to consider the effects of both urbanization and climate change on groundwater supplies in decision-making for sustainable groundwater management, as well as the need for adequate management measures to maintain the long-term usage of groundwater resources.

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“…1 Moreover, the UN-Water SDG 6 Global Acceleration Framework emphasizes the role that capacity development holds in ensuring the availability and sustainable management of water. 2 Synergistically, these targets can be achieved through the community-engaged research (CEnR) framework, namely target 6.1 access to safe drinking water and target 6.b participation of communities in improving water management. 3−5 The CEnR framework can occur along a continuum of leadership/participation forms starting from communityinformed research, where the community is consulted about research, to community-involved, where the community members are collaborators, to community-directed, where members are leading the project.…”

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“…Groundwater represents a significant portion of freshwater supplies, and the 2022 UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) report highlights a gap in groundwater quality monitoring data for many countries . Moreover, the UN-Water SDG 6 Global Acceleration Framework emphasizes the role that capacity development holds in ensuring the availability and sustainable management of water . Synergistically, these targets can be achieved through the community-engaged research (CEnR) framework, namely target 6.1 access to safe drinking water and target 6.b participation of communities in improving water management. − …”

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“First alert” for Drinking Water Quality: Commercial Water Quality Testing Kits for Community-Engaged Research

Malina,

Millner,

Ojeda

2024

ACS EST Water

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Groundwater is a crucial source of drinking water worldwide. The 2022 UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) report highlighted a gap in groundwater monitoring data worldwide. One way to fill this gap is through community-engaged research (CEnR). This research identifies factors contributing to the success of CEnR programs and evaluates the practicability of tools for water quality monitoring. Specifically, we assessed the accuracy and applicability of commercial water test kits for measuring the primary standards regulated by the US Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA). We evaluated the testing principle of the commercial test kits and classified them into all-inone and combination test kit groups. We determined that combination test kits are more accurate and reliable compared with all-in-one tests and identified the most suitable kits for CEnR programs groundwater testing involving private well owners. Additionally, we discussed the importance of data quality considerations, interactions between researchers and communities, and training to ensure program success.

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A review of current capacity development practice for fostering groundwater sustainability

Cited by 12 publications

References 94 publications

Revisiting groundwater law through the lenses of earth system law and rights of nature

Revisiting groundwater law through the lenses of earth system law and rights of nature

The Impact of Climate Change and Urbanization on Groundwater Levels: A System Dynamics Model Analysis

“First alert” for Drinking Water Quality: Commercial Water Quality Testing Kits for Community-Engaged Research

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