Institutional Structures and Management

According to the International Water Management Institute, institutions evolve depending on the nature of water resource issues that a river basin faces and, in that sense, are not static systems but adaptive and dynamic systems. IWRM’s potential contribution to increasing water productivity lies in its ability to approach natural resource management problems in an integrated fashion. Resources available in this sub-theme include models and evaluations of water management systems, examples of institutional frameworks and others that support managing integrated water resources.

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Water Conservation Planning Introduction

Alliance for Water EfficiencyU.S. Environmental Protection Agency
One of the first steps when starting a water conservation program is developing a water conservation plan.�Developing a sound water conservation plan is a multi-step process that requires thought and effort.� A number of conservation planning guidance documents are available to assist in the...Read more

Colorado State University Energy Institute

Colorado State University
Increases collaboration with industry and governmental partners to solve real-world energy problems and create new research and educational opportunities for Colorado State University faculty and students.Read more

Getting More from the U.S. Farm Conservation Water Quality Budget

World Resources Institute
The U.S. Department of Agriculture could potentially spend part of its budget for water quality improvements seven to 12 times more cost effectively than it does now. A new WRI analysis shows how and explains why USDA isn't already doing so, and proposes ways to make a complex policy a reality.Read more

Exemplary Programs Series: Innovative CII Water Productivity and Efficiency Programs

As part of a new series which AWE has launched on showcasing Exemplary Programs of its members, this webinar will feature the internationally recognized CII programs of City West Water in Melbourne, Australia. During Australia's epic 10-year drought, water suppliers in southeastern Australia...Read more

Water Conservation in Urban Households

Published: 
April 1, 2014
Alliance for Water Efficiency
Conservation of water resources is one of the important aspects of ensuring sustainable development of cities and should incorporate environmental, social and economic dimensions. This book highlights the importance of using water efficiently in urban households, in both developed and developing...Read more

Coastal Capital: Ecosystem Valuation for Decision Making in the Caribbean

World Resources Institute
This guidebook details the steps in conducting a coastal ecosystem valuation to inform decision making in the Caribbean. It guides valuation practitioners-both economists and non-economists- through the three phases of a valuation effort (scoping, analysis and outreach), with an emphasis on...Read more

Water Risks on the Rise for Three Global Energy Production Hot Spots

World Resources Institute
This document highlights key findings from Wood Mackenzie's report on the interdependence of water and energy production. The report found that three energy sectors face particularly high water risks: shale gas in the United States, coal production and coal-fired power in China, and crude oil...Read more

Preparing Urban Water Use Productivity and Efficiency Plans

Preparing Urban Water Use Productivity and Efficiency Plans provides detailed approaches to developing and implementing a water conservation plan. This book covers the broad spectrum of conservation planning for urban communities including achieving more Productivity and Efficiency from:...Read more

One-Quarter of World's Agriculture Grows in Highly Water-Stressed Areas

World Resources Institute
This document provides analytical insight into WRI's Agricultural Commodities Map that reveals the tension between water availability and agricultural production.Read more

Need Clean Water? Invest in Nature

World Resources Institute
This post is the first installment of our blog series, Nature for Water. In this series, we'll explore the benefits, opportunities, and best practices of using natural infrastructure like forests to secure clean water. Securing clean water is becoming increasingly difficult in the United...Read more

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