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  • 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.

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Integrated Water Resource Management Resources

Somalia - Complex Emergency: Situation Report #2, Fiscal Year (FY) 2008

Publication date:
February 21, 2008
U.S. Agency for International Development
Large-scale fighting in Somalia has led to deterioration in humanitarian conditions. As a result refugees have fled the country and people have been displaced within Somalia. They are in need of humanitarian assistance. Combined effects of poor and failed rains, continuing conflict, massive...Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Somalia
Sub-Saharan Africa

Somalia - Complex Emergency: Situation Report #1, Fiscal Year (FY) 2008

Publication date:
December 20, 2007
U.S. Agency for International Development
Large-scale fighting in Somalia has led to deterioration in humanitarian conditions. As a result refugees have fled the country and people have been displaced within Somalia. They are in need of humanitarian assistance. Combined effects of poor and failed rains, continuing conflict, massive...Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Somalia
Sub-Saharan Africa

The Access Initiative Water Sector Toolkit

Publication date:
August 1, 2007
World Resources Institute
In The Access Initiative Water Module, The Access Initiative provides advice an guidance to civil society groups specifically interested in evaluating access to information, public participation, and access to justice in decisions related to fresh water. The Module assists users in applying the TAI...Read more

Paying for Environmental Performance: Estimating the Environmental Outcomes of Agricultural Best Management Practices

Publication date:
May 1, 2007
World Resources Institute
This policy note provides recommendations for methodologies that can be used to estimate environmental performance in detail. It demonstrates how these recommendations can help to maximize the effectiveness of performance-based programs.Read more

Understanding the Complex Impacts of Drought: a Key to Enhancing Drought Mitigation and Preparedness

Publication date:
January 11, 2007
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
A Journal of Water Resources Management article on drought by DWFI Faculty Fellows Don Wilhite, Mark Svoboda and Michael Hayes.Read more
Regional/Country focus:
United States
North America

Promoting Coastal Community Resilience

Publication date:
January 1, 2007
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
U.S. Agency for International Development
This Coastal Community Resilience (CCR) Guide was developed, building on lessons learned and experience gained in the Indian Ocean region after the 2004 tsunami, to address coastal hazards and reduce risks to vulnerable communities. The framework described in this CCR guide was developed in...Read more
Regional/Country focus:
South East Asia

Paying for Environmental Performance: Using Reverse Auctions to Allocate Funding for Conservation

Publication date:
January 1, 2007
World Resources Institute
This publication explains how reverse auctions can be used as a cost-effective method for allocating funding in US Farm Bill Conservation Programs.Read more

Conservation Best Management Practices, Cost-Share and Water Quality Trading Programs in the United States Department of Agriculture

Publication date:
July 1, 2006
World Resources Institute
This policy note outlines economic and "fairness" reasons why supporting the sale of the cost-share portion of agricultural nutrient and sediment reductions is not the most appropriate policy for the U.S. Department of Agriculture and other government agencies to adopt.Read more

Final Report Covering Period 11/95-12/00: Development of a Geographic Information System for Assessment of Suitable Areas for Runoff Irrigation

Publication date:
May 1, 2001
U.S. Agency for International Development
In arid regions like the experimental basin of the Sanzar river in Uzbekistan the agricultural activity is restricted by the small amount of river water. At the same time there are sufficient rain water resources during spring which can be harvested, stored in soil and used by plants during the dry...Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Uzbekistan
Europe and Central Asia

Quarterly Program Performance Report 1 of 2001: Appropriate Technology for Wastewater Treatment and Reuse in Rural Middle East Areas -- Reporting Period January 1, 2001-March 31, 2001

Publication date:
April 10, 2001
U.S. Agency for International Development
Progress report detailing work on irrigation networks, tree transplants, wetland and polishing pond construction, evaluative studies for the construction of a full scale treatment plant, pilot plant construction, pathogen testing, and educational workshops in Middle East North AfricaRead more
Regional/Country focus:
Middle East and North Africa

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