Water Trading and Global Water Scarcity : International Experiences.

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Water scarcity is an increasing problem in many parts of the world, yet conventional supply-side economics and management are insufficient to deal with it. In this book the role of water trading as an instrument of integrated water resources management is explored in depth. It is also shown to be an...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Maestu, Josefina
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Hoboken : Taylor and Francis, 2012.
Colección:RFF Press water policy series.
Temas:
Water transfer.
Water-supply > International cooperation.
Eau > Transport.
Eau > Approvisionnement > Coopération internationale.
water transport.
Water-supply > International cooperation
Water transfer
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:Water scarcity is an increasing problem in many parts of the world, yet conventional supply-side economics and management are insufficient to deal with it. In this book the role of water trading as an instrument of integrated water resources management is explored in depth. It is also shown to be an instrument for conflict resolution, where it may be necessary to reallocate water in the context of increasing scarcity. Recent experiences of implementation in different river basins have shown their potential as instruments for improving allocation. These experiences, however, also sho.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (377 pages).
ISBN:9781136189807
1136189807

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