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

Solutions for Urban Flood Management

Published: 
May 30, 2013
Xylem, Inc.
Cities all around the world regularly confront natural disasters that threaten human lives, livelihoods and the natural environment upon which we all depend. in a world where many cities are growing rapidly and facing increasing exposure to water scarcity, changes in weather patterns, and other...Read more
Regional focus: 
ArgentinaLatin America and the Caribbean

Latin America and the Caribbean - Newsletter: April FY 2013

Published: 
April 1, 2013
U.S. Agency for International Development
Brief document offers snapshot of USAID/OFDA foreign disaster assistance for Latin America, the Caribbean, San Jose and Costa Rica.Read more
Regional focus: 
Latin America and the Caribbean

The Asia Foundation - Political Economy Analysis of the Teesta River Basin

Published: 
March 1, 2013
Skoll Global Threats FundU.S. Agency for International Development
The Asia Foundation (TAF) in partnership with civil society organizations in India and Bangladesh began a political economy analysis of the Teesta River Basin. Based on field work on either side of the India-Bangladesh border, the analysis sought to identify the drivers of change for reforming...Read more
Regional focus: 
South East Asia

Aqueduct Metadata Document: Aqueduct Global Maps 2.0

Published: 
January 1, 2013
World Resources Institute
This document describes the specific characteristics of the indicator data and calculations for the Aqueduct Water Risk Atlas Global Maps. Complete guidelines and processes for data collection, calculations, and mapping techniques are described fully in the Aqueduct Water Risk Framework.Read more

Aqueduct Water Risk Framework

Published: 
January 1, 2013
World Resources Institute
The Aqueduct Water Risk Atlas provides a set of indicators that capture a wide range of variables, and aggregates them into comprehensive scores using the Water Risk Framework. Companies can use this information to prioritize actions, investors to leverage financial interest to improve water...Read more

STTA for Construction Permitting Reform in Mongolia

Published: 
December 1, 2012
U.S. Agency for International Development
The Government of Mongolia (GOM) recently decided to draft new legal framework - a new construction law - considering international best practice and the WB DB Dealing with Construction Permits indicator. The fast-track package of changes (which should be understood in this document as the Cabinet...Read more

Meeting Community Environmental Health Needs Through Environmental Health Laboratories

Published: 
September 1, 2012
Association of Public Health Laboratories
In order to better meet community environmental health needs, APHL undertook a year-long strategic assessment process. During the first stage, APHL interviewed community advocates and key leaders to identify trends likely to shape the future of environmental health. During the second stage, APHL...Read more

Restructuring the Litani River Authority, Lebanon

Published: 
May 1, 2012
U.S. Agency for International Development
The Litani River Authority (LRA) was created more than 50 years ago as a development/engineering agency to harness water resources of the Litani River Basin for the benefit of Lebanon. Today a host of water-related issues have emerged in the Litani River Basin and threaten the current water uses...Read more
Regional focus: 
LebanonMiddle East and North Africa

World Resources Institute Issue Brief: Insights from the Field: Forests for Water

Published: 
February 1, 2012
World Resources Institute
This issue brief describes analyses by WRI in support of emerging payments for watershed services (PWS) programs in two watersheds in Maine and North Carolina and insights gleaned from work in progress.Read more

Assisting the Vulnerable Conflict-Affected in Darfur Quarterly Report (Oct-Dec 2011)

Published: 
January 1, 2012
U.S. Agency for International Development
The violence and insecurity continue due to ongoing fighting between the GoS and the rebel group, Justice Equity Movement (JEM), in North and South Darfur resulting in inaccessibility of innumerable program locations. In Nyala Town, the security situation continues to be unpredictable...Read more
Regional focus: 
SudanSub-Saharan Africa

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