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
Securing a Future that Flows: Case Studies of Protection Mechanisms for Rivers
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July 16, 2021Societies have gone to extraordinary efforts to harness the power of rivers. Dams, levees, diversions, channelization and other alterations provide many benefits including drinking water and energy, water for agricultural and industrial production, flood control, reduction of water-borne diseases,...Read more
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GlobalA Transformative Partnership to Conserve Water: The Coca-Cola Company and WWF 2015 Annual Report
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July 16, 2021Because water is essential to nature, communities, and business, The Coca-Cola Company and World Wildlife Fund (WWF) have been working together since 2007 to help conserve the world's freshwater resources. Our global partnership is focused on helping to ensure healthy, resilient freshwater...Read more
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ChinaDiscover Kyrgyzstan: Snow Leopards, Fresh Water, and Climate Change
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July 16, 2021A look at the Sarychat-Ertash State Reserve in the Central Tian Shan Region of the Kyrgyz Republic. This nature reserve is one of Central Asia's most important snow leopard and argali sites but is under severe threat from climate change impacts. This article examines how the WWF Asia High...Read more
Orinoco River Basin Report Card
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July 16, 2021The Colombian Orinoco River Basin Report Card, the first of its kind in South America, came out in July 2016. Through a series of workshops held across the region, approximately 150 stakeholders came together to pinpoint the most important values and threats to their basin, known as indicators...Read more
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ColombiaLiving Blue Planet Report
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July 16, 2021WWF's Living Blue Planet Report takes a deep look at the health of our oceans and the impact of human activity on marine life. Data on marine ecosystems and human impacts upon them is limited, reflecting the lack of attention the ocean has received to date. Nevertheless, the trends shown here...Read more
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GlobalSmart Investments in Ocean Health
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July 16, 2021A new WWF commissioned analysis shows there is a strong economic case for protecting ocean assets through expanding Marine Protected Areas globally. The report finds that increased protection of critical habitats could result in net benefits of between US $490 billion and US $920 billion accruing...Read more
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GlobalReviving the Oceans Economy: The Case for Action, 2015
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July 16, 2021Reviving the Oceans Economy: The Case for Action, 2015 brings into focus the economic value our oceans represent for this planet, as the future of humanity depends on their healthy living conditions. While figures in the report are a vast underestimation, the economic assets at risk accurately...Read more
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GlobalAssessing Climate Risk in Myanmar: Technical Report
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July 16, 2021This report presents climate risk information including observed climate and future projections of temperature, rainfall, sea level rise and various extreme events, and outlines how this information can be used in decision-making. It also describes how climate change will affect biodiversity and...Read more
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MyanmarDrinking Water and Source Water Research
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July 21, 2021This web page provides an overview of USGS's work in drinking water and source water research. It includes publications, data and tools, maps, and related USGS research. Reliable drinking water is vital for the health and safety of all Americans. The USGS works with drinking water facilities...Read more
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United StatesPesticides and Water Quality
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July 21, 2021Pesticides are used in agriculture, in homes and businesses, on lawns and gardens, along roads, in recreational areas, and on pets and livestock. There are hundreds of different pesticide chemicals in use in the United States. In 2007, about 390 million kilograms (430,000 tons) of pesticides,...Read more
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