Integrated Water Resource Management

As defined by the Global Water Partnership, integrated water resource management is a process which promotes the coordinated development and management of water, land, and related resources in order to maximize the resultant economic and social welfare in an equitable manner without compromising the sustainability of vital ecosystems. Resources available within this theme provide guidance on how to conserve and restore watersheds, reduce pollution, adapt to climate change and reduce risks from floods and droughts.

Integrated Water Resource Management Resources

Haiti - Storms: Fact Sheet #2, Fiscal Year (FY) 2008

Published: 
September 12, 2008
U.S. Agency for International Development
The OCHA reported a river north of Gonaives overflowed and is causing further flooding. Lower areas in Gonaives remain inaccessible preventing broader relief efforts. Hygiene kits, water relief supplies, etc. have been delivered to affected areas.Read more
Regional focus: 
HaitiLatin America and the Caribbean

Haiti - Storms: Fact Sheet #1, Fiscal Year (FY) 2008

Published: 
September 11, 2008
U.S. Agency for International Development
Throughout August a tropical storm and hurricane passed over Haiti resulting in heavy rains and winds. USAID/OFDA has allocated $7.5million in humanitarian assistance and the total value of USG humanitarian assistance is $20million. The GOH requested international support for the three phases of...Read more
Regional focus: 
HaitiLatin America and the Caribbean

Somalia - Complex Emergency: Situation Report #9, Fiscal Year (FY) 2008

Published: 
September 10, 2008
U.S. Agency for International Development
3.2 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance, a 77% increase since Jan 2008. Combined effects of consecutive seasons of failed or poor rainfall, continuing conflict, rising inflation, massive displacement, and diarrheal disease outbreaks have severely exacerbated food security...Read more
Regional focus: 
SomaliaSub-Saharan Africa

Managing Wet Weather With Green Infrastructure Municipal Handbook: Funding Options

Published: 
September 1, 2008
The National Institutes for Water Resources
Securing adequate, sustainable sources of funding for managing wet weather presents a significant challenge for towns and cities across the United States, and financial constraints frequently hinder the implementation of effective programs and practices at the local level. This situation is often...Read more
Regional focus: 
United StatesNorth America

Somalia - Complex Emergency: Situation Report #8, Fiscal Year (FY) 2008

Published: 
August 13, 2008
U.S. Agency for International Development
2.6 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance. Combined effects of consecutive seasons of failed or poor rainfall, continuing conflict, rising inflation, massive displacement, and diarrheal disease outbreaks have severely exacerbated food security situation and resulted in an increase...Read more
Regional focus: 
SomaliaSub-Saharan Africa

Somalia - Complex Emergency: Situation Report #7, Fiscal Year (FY) 2008

Published: 
July 16, 2008
U.S. Agency for International Development
2.6 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance. Combined effects of consecutive seasons of failed or poor rainfall, continuing conflict, rising inflation, massive displacement, and diarrheal disease outbreaks have severely exacerbated food security situation and resulted in an increase...Read more
Regional focus: 
SomaliaSub-Saharan Africa

Paying for Environmental Performance: Potential Cost Savings Using a Reverse Auction in Program Sign-Up

Published: 
July 1, 2008
World Resources Institute
This policy note compares two ways to allocate conservation funding: the current allocation approach through EQIP and a reverse auction.Read more

Chad - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Chad (06-27-2008)

Published: 
June 27, 2008
U.S. Agency for International Development
This map shows the range of U.S. Government support to Chad. The map includes information on those organizations working in each province, as well as which government agency is supporting each organization and the types of support being provided. This includes water, sanitation, and hygiene...Read more
Regional focus: 
ChadSub-Saharan Africa

Somalia - Complex Emergency: Situation Report #6, Fiscal Year (FY) 2008

Published: 
June 18, 2008
U.S. Agency for International Development
2.6 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance. Combined effects of consecutive seasons of failed or poor rainfall, continuing conflict, rising inflation, massive displacement, and diarrheal disease outbreaks have severely exacerbated food security situation and resulted in an increase...Read more
Regional focus: 
SomaliaSub-Saharan Africa

Burma - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Burma (06-05-2008)

Published: 
June 5, 2008
U.S. Agency for International Development
This map shows the range of U.S. Government support to Burma. The map includes information on those organizations working in each province, as well as which government agency is supporting each organization and the types of support being provided. This includes water, sanitation, and hygiene...Read more
Regional focus: 
BurmaSouth East Asia

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