scholarly journals The role of U.S. states in facilitating effective water governance under stress and change

2016 ◽  
Vol 52 (4) ◽  
pp. 2951-2964 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christine J. Kirchhoff ◽  
Lisa Dilling
Keyword(s):  
Water Governance ◽  
Effective Water

De la gestión local a la gobernanza global: actores e interacciones multiniveles en la gestión del agua en la ciudad de México

2011 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 34-66
Author(s):  
Joyce Valdovinos
Keyword(s):  
Private Sector ◽  
Water Governance ◽  
The State ◽  
Public Authorities ◽  
Service Contracts ◽  
Governance Model ◽  
Role Of The State ◽  
The One

The provision of water services has traditionally been considered a responsibility of the state. During the late 1980s, the private sector emerged as a key actor in the provision of public services. Mexico City was no exception to this trend and public authorities awarded service contracts to four private consortia in 1993. Through consideration of this case study, two main questions arise: First, why do public authorities establish partnerships with the private sector? Second, what are the implications of these partnerships for water governance? This article focuses, on the one hand, on the conceptual debate of water as a public and/or private good, while identifying new trends and strategies carried out by private operators. On the other hand, it analyzes the role of the state and its relationships with other actors through a governance model characterized by partnerships and multilevel networks.Spanish La provisión del servicio del agua ha sido tradicionalmente considerada como una responsabilidad del Estado. A finales de la década de 1980, el sector privado emerge como un actor clave en el suministro de servicios públicos. La ciudad de México no escapa a esta tendencia y en 1993 las autoridades públicas firman contratos de servicios con cuatro consorcios privados. A través de este estudio de caso, dos preguntas son planteadas: ¿Por qué las autoridades públicas establecen partenariados con el sector privado? ¿Cuáles son las implicaciones de dichos partenariados en la gobernanza del agua? Este artículo aborda por una parte, el debate conceptual del agua como bien público y/o privado, identificando nuevas tendencias y estrategias de los operadores privados. Por otra parte, se analizan el rol y las relaciones del Estado con otros actores a través de un modelo de gobernanza, definido en términos de partenariados y redes multi-niveles.French Les services de l'eau ont été traditionnellement considérés comme une responsabilité de l'État. À la fin des années 1980, le secteur privé est apparu comme un acteur clé dans la fourniture de certains services publics. La ville de Mexico n'a pas échappé à cette tendance et en 1993, les autorités publiques ont signé des contrats de services avec quatre consortiums privés. À travers cette étude de cas, nous nous interrogerons sur deux aspects : pourquoi les autorités publiques établissentelles des partenariats avec le secteur privé ? Quelles sont les implications de ces partenariats sur la gouvernance de l'eau ? Cet article s'intéresse, d'une part, au débat conceptuel sur l'eau en tant que bien public et/ou privé, en identifiant les tendances nouvelles et les stratégies menées par les opérateurs privés. D'autre part y sont analysés le rôle de l'État et ses relations avec d'autres acteurs à travers un modèle de gouvernance, défini en termes de partenariats, et des réseaux multi-niveaux.

Integrated watershed management in Quebec (Canada): a participatory approach centred on local solidarity

2006 ◽  
Vol 53 (10) ◽  
pp. 301-307 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Baril ◽  
Y. Maranda ◽  
J. Baudrand
Keyword(s):  
Water Policy ◽  
Integrated Management ◽  
Water Governance ◽  
Public Consultation ◽  
Master Plan ◽  
Integrated Water Management ◽  
The Government ◽  
Development Perspective ◽  
Initial Process

The Quebec Water Policy was launched in November 2002 in support of reform of the water governance. One of the government commitments is to gradually implement watershed-based management for 33 major watercourses located primarily in the St. Lawrence plain. At the local and regional levels, watershed organizations are responsible for implementing integrated management, from a sustainable-development perspective, by preparing a master plan for water (MPW), which will include watercourses, lakes, wetlands and aquifers. These watershed organizations rely on public consultation, as well as local and regional expertise, on the responsibilities for water of the municipalities and regional county municipalities of the territory, as well as those of the ministries and other government agencies. They are also required to observe national priorities regarding protection, restoration, and development of water resources and to comply with relevant guidelines, directives, standards, regulations, and legislation. The role of watershed organizations is to act as planning and consultation tables. Government representatives are present, on the initial process, as the facilitator and for scientific and technical support. They do not have, at this moment, any voting or decisional rights. After two years, integrated water management mobilized water stakeholders on watersheds and they are on their way to initiating their first MPW.

The role of Earth observation in improving water governance in Africa: ESA’s TIGER initiative

2006 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 101-104 ◽  
Author(s):  
Diego Fernandez-Prieto ◽  
Francesco Palazzo
Keyword(s):  
Water Governance ◽  
Earth Observation

Water Governance Tools: The Role of Science and Decision Support Systems in Participatory Management

2014 ◽  
pp. 241-259 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aleix Serrat-Capdevila ◽  
Juan B. Valdés ◽  
Hoshin V. Gupta ◽  
Graciela Schneier-Madanes
Keyword(s):  
Decision Support ◽  
Decision Support Systems ◽  
Support Systems ◽  
Water Governance ◽  
Participatory Management ◽  
Governance Tools

Youths' Social Traits in Water Management as a Precursor for Good Water Governance

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 16-26
Author(s):  
Kevin Gatt
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Management ◽  
Water Governance ◽  
Future Generation ◽  
Future Generations ◽  
Social Traits ◽  
The Social ◽  
Solid Foundation ◽  
Environmental Goals ◽  
Considerable Work ◽  
Effective Water

Today's youths are yesterday's future generation and tomorrow's guardian of future generations. Successful water governance requires the sustainable management of water resources which in turn implies the maximisation of economic, social and environmental goals. This research, whilst focusing on the social traits of the current youth cohort, forms the basis of a wider national survey amongst Maltese society in order to identify their economic, social and environmental traits as one of the basis for developing a robust water governance framework for Malta. The research shows that whilst there is a solid foundation in the current youth crop to build upon for effective water governance, there is still considerable work that needs to be undertaken in order to raise awareness amongst a sizeable component of the current youth cohort.

The myth of abundance: water resources in humid regions

Water Policy ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (5) ◽  
pp. 1065-1080 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah Praskievicz
Keyword(s):  
Water Resources ◽  
Arid Regions ◽  
Water Governance ◽  
Water Security ◽  
Future Climate Change ◽  
Governance Systems ◽  
Improved Outcomes ◽  
Riparian System ◽  
Anglophone World ◽  
Effective Water

Abstract Water resources in humid regions are perceived as abundant, and water-governance systems are based on the expectation of consistent availability of water to meet all needs. In arid regions, in contrast, the operating assumption is that water is a scarce resource that must be allocated systematically to avoid conflict. The ‘myth of abundance’ common in humid regions is counterproductive to effective water governance. This paper provides an overview of the concepts of water scarcity and water security and explains how water governance in humid regions fits into these frameworks. It then addresses the riparian system for allocating water rights and how this system promotes the myth of abundance. Three case studies are presented from humid regions of the Anglophone world, highlighting the shortcomings of abundance-based water-governance systems in these regions. Finally, the water-security framework is advocated as an alternative that addresses fundamental flaws of the abundance-based approach, namely issues related to ecosystems, water quality, disasters, and conflict. Using a goal of water security, rather than a perception of abundance, as the basis for water governance will lead to improved outcomes, especially given future climate change and population growth.

Effective water splitting using CuO x /TiO 2 composite films: Role of Cu species and content in hydrogen generation

2016 ◽  
Vol 369 ◽  
pp. 201-206 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qianqian Hu ◽  
Jiquan Huang ◽  
Guojing Li ◽  
Jian Chen ◽  
Zhaojun Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Water Splitting ◽  
Hydrogen Generation ◽  
Composite Films ◽  
Effective Water

Effective water splitting using N-doped TiO2 films: Role of preferred orientation on hydrogen production

2014 ◽  
Vol 39 (5) ◽  
pp. 1967-1971 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chong Wang ◽  
Qian-Qian Hu ◽  
Ji-Quan Huang ◽  
Zhong-Hua Deng ◽  
Hong-Ling Shi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hydrogen Production ◽  
Water Splitting ◽  
Preferred Orientation ◽  
Tio2 Films ◽  
Doped Tio2 ◽  
Effective Water

Bulk Hydroxylation and Effective Water Splitting by Highly Reduced Cerium Oxide: The Role of O Vacancy Coordination

ACS Catalysis ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 4354-4363 ◽  
Author(s):  
Filip Dvořák ◽  
Lucie Szabová ◽  
Viktor Johánek ◽  
Matteo Farnesi Camellone ◽  
Vitalii Stetsovych ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Water Splitting ◽  
Cerium Oxide ◽  
O Vacancy ◽  
Effective Water
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