Water
- Is private sector participation the best measure?
- H. Gunatilake (ed); M., F. Carangal–San Jose (ed) / Asian Development Bank, 2008
- This paper examines the experiences of private sector participation (PSP) in the water supply and sanitation (WSS) sector. The paper argues that publicly owned water utilities have not always been successful in both developed and deve...
- Climate change could fuel further conflict in the Middle East
- O. Brown; A. Crawford / International Institute for Sustainable Development, Winnipeg, 2009
- Climate models are predicting a hotter, drier and less predictable climate in the Middle East, a region already considered the world's most water-scarce and where, in many places, demand for water already outstrips supply. This report...
- Addressing water scarcity in Morocco
- B. Bellettini (ed) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, 2009
- For the past few years, water stress has been accelerated world wide - with more severity in the Middle East North African region (MENA). Simultaneously, the economic boom of countries like Morocco has triggered a faster water demand ...
- Drought and vulnerability in Malawi
- D. Makoka / Munich Personal RePEc Archive, 2008
- Vulnerability to poverty in Malawi is highly associated with risk. Households face multiple shocks, most of which threaten their livelihoods and impact negatively on their welfare. Among the important risks that rural households face ...
- Applying a gender approach to water management
- D. Milena Guio-Torres; P. Taylor / International Network for Capacity Building in Integrated Water Resources Management (Cap-Net) [UNDP, 2006
- There are significant gender differences in use, access and management of water. In many cases, gender discrimination can limit the women’s and men’s chances to access vital water resources, by placing restriction in their...
- Impact or fiction: Norad's assistance to water supply and sanitation
- O. Skaiaa / Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation - NORAD, 2008
- The main purpose of this report is to provide an update on the status of the Norwegian investments made on the water supply and sanitation sector in Tanzania and Kenya during the 1970s, 80s and 90s. The report aims at drawing lessons ...
- Biodiversity status within inland water ecosystem in Southern Africa
- W., R. Darwall (ed); K., G. Smith (ed); D. Tweddle (ed) / IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, 2009
- Biodiversity within inland water ecosystems in southern Africa is both highly diverse and of great regional importance to livelihoods and economies. However, development activities are not always compatible with the conservation of th...
- Socioeconomic literature on reef management in the Pacific Islands
- P. Cohen; A., D. Valemei; H. Govan / The WorldFish Center, 2008
- This paper presents a collection of literature that reports on various forms of reef area management practiced in the Pacific Islands. The collection provides an overview of impacts, influences and effectiveness of marine protec...
- Can inland fishing be sustained in the Mekong River Basin?
- E. Baran; T. Jantunen; C., K. Chong / The WorldFish Center, 2007
- Asia has the most productive inland fisheries in the world. The fishery sector contributes significantly to the national economies of the region. Inland fisheries also improve food security by providing a source of protein and a livel...
- Can international games be used to green the environment?
- United Nations [UN] Environment Programme, 2009
- This report contains findings of the assessment to review the impact of environmental measures that were implemented by Beijing for the Olympic Games. When Beijing was awarded the Games in 2001, the International Olympic Committee (IO...
- Can inland fishing be sustained in the Mekong River Basin?
- E. Baran; T. Jantunen; C., K. Chong / The WorldFish Center, 2007
- Asia has the most productive inland fisheries in the world. The fishery sector contributes significantly to the national economies of the region. Inland fisheries also improve food security by providing a source of protein and a livel...
- Can international games be used to green the environment?
- United Nations [UN] Environment Programme, 2009
- This report contains findings of the assessment to review the impact of environmental measures that were implemented by Beijing for the Olympic Games. When Beijing was awarded the Games in 2001, the International Olympic Committee (IO...
- Is integrated resource water management a solution?
- International Office for Water / Office International de l'Eau, 2009
- This article provides guidance for improving the governance of freshwater resources, in particular through effective implementation of the integrated water resources management (IWRM) approach in lakes, rivers and aquifer basins. It a...
- Comprehensive policy options addressing global challenges
- S. Varghese (ed) 2009
- This report investigates the role of agriculture in addressing global challenges related to climate, water and food. Based on three international events over 2009: the World Water Forum, the UN Commission on Sustainable Development an...
- How do economic, social and demographic changes affect water?
- United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, 2009
- This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the state of the world’s freshwater resources. The authors note that water is linked to the crises of climate change, energy and food supplies and prices, and troubled financial m...
- Training material for integrated water resource management
- P. Taylor; R. Lidèn; W. Ndirangu; et al. / International Network for Capacity Building in Integrated Water Resources Management (Cap-Net) [UNDP, 2008
- Unregulated use of scarce water resources is wasteful and highly unsustainable. Integrated water management aims to create coherent policies which take into account all different user groups and overall social and economic goals....
- Assessing water and sanitation in 'conflict' countries
- International Committee of the Red Cross, 2009
- This publication looks at key issues associated with water and sanitation in countries that are afflicted by armed conflict and where the ICRC works. The issues are identified as health, displacement, detention, urbanisation and natur...
- Water rights from a business and human rights perspective
- Institute for Human Rights and Business, 2009
- This report summarises a discussion of a group comprising businesses, international organisations, and civil society on issues pertaining to the right to water. The main issues discussed include: the status of the right...
- How to manage and resolve conflict over water resource management
- International Network for Capacity Building in Integrated Water Resources Management (Cap-Net) [UNDP, 2008
- Conflict is an unavoidable aspect of human social systems. Given the central importance of water resources to all human communities, it is natural that conflicts arise with regard to access, allocation, development and management of t...
- Aid effectiveness in the water sector
- IRC International Water and Sanitation Centre, 2008
- How effective is the European Union’s aid in the water sector? This document maps out where E.U. member states allocate their aid in the water sector and disaggregates these allocations between water supply, sanitation and hygie...
- watermark
- Web site for drinking water supply surveillance and monitoring in developing and transitional countries. The information available from this site contributes to the World Health Organization's 'Guidelines for Drinking Water Quality'. Site currently consists of: tools, reports and case studies, including reference manual on urban water surveillance and guides for implementation.
- ECOLEX: Gateway to Environmental Law
- Web access to comprehensive environmental law databases
- Water Supply and Sanitation Collaborative Council (WSSCC)
- Membership organisation aiming to accelerate the achievement of sustainable water, sanitation and waste management services for all people, with special attention to the unserved poor, by enhancing collaboration among developing countries and external support agencies and through concerted action programmes. Established in 1990 at the end of the International Drinking Water Supply and Sanitation...
