Integrated Water Resources Management in Practice by Roberto ... - 9781844076505

Taylor & Francis

Integrated Water Resources Management in PracticeBetter Water Management for Development\nAuthor(s): Roberto Lenton, Mike Muller\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Earthscan Ltd\nISBN-13: 9781844076505, 978-1844076505\nSynopsis\nBetter water management will be crucial if we are to meet many of the key challenges of this century - feeding the world's growing population and reducing poverty, meeting water and sanitation needs, protecting vital ecosystems, all while adapting to climate change. The approach known as Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) is widely recognized as the best way forward, but is poorly understood, even within the water sector. Since a core IWRM principle is that good water management must involve the water users, the understanding and involvement of other sectors is critical for success. There is thus an urgent need for practical guidance, for both water and development professionals, based on real world exap