Integrated Water Resources Management in Developing Nation: Status and Challenges Toward Water Sustainability

Nath, Supriya; Vyas, Jitesh N.; Deogade, R. B.; Chandra, Prabhat

doi:10.1007/978-3-031-10437-4_18

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“…It is also about establishing sustainable ecosystems, ensuring public health, and building resilient urban infrastructures. Historically, policies, legal and regulatory frameworks and collaboration among institutions at different administrative levels have addressed water crises globally if effectively applied [59]. To do so will require a reinvigorated commitment to strengthening governance structures, bridging the policy gap, and fostering meaningful international collaborations.…”

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Water woes: the institutional challenges in achieving SDG 6

Evaristo,

Jameel,

Tortajada

et al. 2023

Sustain Earth Reviews

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Background Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6 envisions a future where everyone has access to clean water and sanitation. Yet, as 2030 looms closer, the complexity of achieving this target becomes apparent, with issues far surpassing basic water infrastructure and utility challenges. The underlying problems lie in broader spheres such as governance, policymaking, and financing. Main body The global landscape of water management is marked by complexities that transcend the operational troubles of water utilities. Financial sustainability is a monumental task. And while it is true that water utilities struggle with revenue generation, the broader picture reveals systemic challenges. The true cost of water provision often extends to ecosystem services such as watershed protection. Often, these services are not internalized in the revenue models of utilities but are typically subsidized by governments or simply not considered. Balancing affordability for users with cost recovery for service providers, however, is not just an arithmetic exercise. It is also a question of equitable policies. Non-revenue water (NRW), resulting from physical losses such as leaks, theft, and inaccurate [or lack of] metering, exacerbates existing financial strain. Annual NRW losses are estimated at an astonishing 126 billion cubic meters, costing roughly USD 39 billion. But at the most fundamental level of achieving SDG 6 is misgovernance. Effective water governance demands consistent policies, coherent collaboration among diverse stakeholders, and comprehensive strategies that cater to specific regional contexts. Current models often suffer from fragmented policies, inadequate public-private partnerships, and weak engagement mechanisms. A glaring gap exists between academic advancements in water management and their practical implementation in policymaking. Moreover, international cooperation, while vital, reveals an unequal landscape in knowledge exchange. Knowledge transfer is often skewed, favoring dominant nations while sidelining voices from the Global South. This emphasizes the need for an inclusive, equitable, and context-specific global cooperation model. Conclusion The road to realizing SDG 6 is multifaceted, and while on-the-ground solutions are essential, the real success lies in addressing the foundational challenges. This requires innovative financial solutions, reimagining water governance structures, and ensuring all voices, especially from the Global South, are heard and integrated into global policies. As 2030 nears, it is the synergy of governance, finance, and technology that will ultimately make clean water and sanitation a reality for all.

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Section: International Cooperationmentioning

confidence: 99%

Water woes: the institutional challenges in achieving SDG 6

Evaristo,

Jameel,

Tortajada

et al. 2023

Sustain Earth Reviews

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Integrated water resources management and the land‐water nexus: A South African perspective

Locke

2024

World Water Policy

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As a source of diffuse pollution, land use/land cover (LULC) can have profound impacts on water quality. Accordingly, the importance of managing the land‐water nexus is often emphasized in the rhetoric of Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM). Several authors, however, have cautioned that this need is frequently overlooked in practice. This is partly because stakeholders and policymakers are not equipped with clear and accessible information about the impacts of LULC on water resources and the consequent need to manage both in a sustainable and coordinated manner. The result is persistent sectoral fragmentation in the management of these two resources, and a concomitant failure to develop proactive and data‐driven catchment management strategies. Aimed principally at academics, researchers, and policymakers, this article argues that there is an urgent need, especially in developing countries such as South Africa, for ongoing research into the impacts of LULC on water resources. More particularly, there is a need to develop accurate models that will provide stakeholders and policymakers with the motivation, knowledge, and understanding necessary to develop effective, informed, and coordinated management strategies. A failure to do so, as illustrated by the current situation in South Africa, may have dire socioeconomic and ecological consequences.

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Integrated Water Resources Management in Developing Nation: Status and Challenges Toward Water Sustainability

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Water woes: the institutional challenges in achieving SDG 6

Water woes: the institutional challenges in achieving SDG 6

Integrated water resources management and the land‐water nexus: A South African perspective

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