1st Edition
Challenges of the New Water Policies for the XXI Century Proceedings of the Seminar on Challenges of the New Water Policies for the 21st Century, Valencia, 29-31 October 2002
256 Pages
by
CRC Press
256 Pages
by
CRC Press
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The concept of sustainable development appeared almost twenty years ago, adapting traditional policies to new circumstances, and promoting progress capable of satisfying the necessities of both present and future generations. It is widely believed that the need for a proper and sustainable management of water will be a problem which will confront society in the 21st century. In this... Read more
Introduction, Situation and trends of water management. The Mediterranean approach. Political aspects: Towards the water policies for the 21st Century: a review after the World Summit on Sustainable Development in Johannesburg; Water policies in Europe after the Water Framework Directive; The risks and benefits of globalization and privatization of fresh water; A structure for water administration in the 21st Century. The case of Australia; Practical aspects and sustainable water management: Effects of climate change on hydraulic resources; Demand management of water in a regulatory environment; Sustainable water management in agriculture; Sustainable water management in cities; The future of desalination as a water source. Economical aspects: Water pricing: a basic tool for a sustainable water policy
Biography
Enrique Cabrera and Ricardo Cobacho, Institute for Water Technology, Polytechnic University of Valencia, Spain.
