Journal•ISSN: 0250-8060
Water International
Taylor & Francis
About: Water International is an academic journal published by Taylor & Francis. The journal publishes majorly in the area(s): Water resources & Water supply. It has an ISSN identifier of 0250-8060. Over the lifetime, 1995 publications have been published receiving 40871 citations.
Topics: Water resources, Water supply, Population, Integrated water resources management, Water conservation
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TL;DR: In this paper, the authors discuss the role of definitions in the understanding of the Drought Phenomenon: The Role of Definitions and the Role of Water International: Vol. 10, No. 3, pp. 111-120.
Abstract: (1985). Understanding: the Drought Phenomenon: The Role of Definitions. Water International: Vol. 10, No. 3, pp. 111-120.
2,078 citations
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Abstract: (1996). Basic Water Requirements for Human Activities: Meeting Basic Needs. Water International: Vol. 21, No. 2, pp. 83-92.
1,114 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the authors present a critical analysis of the present situation on the global water resources assessment is made, and the results of the assessments for the 20th century and for the future before 2010-2025 on the water supply for municipal, industrial and agricultural needs as well as an additional evaporation from reservoirs are presented.
Abstract: A critical analysis of the present situation on the global water resources assessment is made. Basic data and methodological approaches used by the author for the assessment and prediction of water resources, water use and water availability on the global scale are briefly described. On the basis of data generalization of the world hydrological network new data are given on the dynamics of renewable water resources of the continents, physiographic and economic regions, selected countries as well as on the river water inflow to the world ocean. The results of the assessments for the 20th century and for the future before 2010–2025 on the water supply for municipal, industrial and agricultural needs as well as an additional evaporation from reservoirs are presented. Loads on water resources and water availability depending on socio-economic and phisiographic factors are analyzed; regions of water scarcity and water resources deficit are discovered. Possible ways of water supply improvement and elim...
942 citations
TL;DR: In the real world, the concept of integrated water resources management will be exceedingly difficult to be made operational, especially for meso- to macro-scale projects.
Abstract: The concept of integrated water resources management (IWRM) has been around for some 60 years. It was rediscovered by some in the 1990s. While at a first glance, the concept of IWRM looks attractive, a deeper analysis brings out many problems, both in concept and implementation, especially for meso- to macro-scale projects. The definition of IWRM continues to be amorphous, and there is no agreement on fundamental issues like what aspects should be integrated, how, by whom, or even if such integration in a wider sense is possible. The reasons for the current popularity of the concept are analyzed, and it is argued that in the real world, the concept will be exceedingly difficult to be made operational.
880 citations
TL;DR: Water resources management approaches around the world are changing dramatically as mentioned in this paper, including a shift away from sole, or even pri- mary, reliance on finding new sources of supply to address perceived new demands, a growing emphasis on incorporating ecological values into water policy, a re-emphasis on meeting basic human needs for water services, and a conscious breaking of the ties between economic growth and water use.
Abstract: Water resources management approaches around the world are changing dramatically. This ichanging water paradigmi has many components, including a shift away from sole, or even pri- mary, reliance on finding new sources of supply to address perceived new demands, a growing emphasis on incorporating ecological values into water policy, a re-emphasis on meeting basic human needs for water services, and a conscious breaking of the ties between economic growth and water use. A reliance on physical solutions continues to dominate traditional planning approaches, but these solutions are facing increasing opposition. At the same time, new methods are being developed to meet the demands of growing populations without requiring major new construction or new large-scale water transfers from one region to another. More and more water suppliers and planning agencies are beginning to explore efficiency improvements, implement options for managing demand, and reallocating water among users to reduce projected gaps and meet future needs. The connections between water and food are receiving increasing attention as the concerns of food experts begin to encompass the realities of water availabil- ity. These shifts have not come easily; they have met strong internal opposition. They are still not univer- sally accepted, and they may not be permanent. Nevertheless, these changes represent a real shift in the way humans think about water use. This paper summarizes the components of this ongoing shift and looks at the new paths being explored. It evaluates the major reasons for the change in approach and discusses the applicability of these new concepts in different parts of the world.
750 citations