This book presents new research on policy innovations that promote the development of the circular water economy. In contrast to the linear economy, the circular water economy promotes the reduction of water consumption, reuse of water, and recovery of resources Read more [...]
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Water and Circular Economy
Category: ResearchWater systems intersect with all sections of society and industry. Opportunities exist in these interfaces to create additional value by application of circular economy principles. This white paper sets out the theoretical basis for a framework to identify the opportunities Read more [...]
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Urban Water Security
Category: BooksIn the 21st Century, the world will see an unprecedented migration of people moving from rural to urban areas. With global demand for water projected to outstrip supply in the coming decades, cities will likely face water insecurity as a Read more [...]
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Climate Resilient Water Resources Management
Category: BooksThe effects of climate change are beginning to impact water quantity and water quality across the globe. However, there is no single action or strategy that any government can implement to ensure a community is resilient to climate change-related extreme Read more [...]
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The Green Economy and the Water-Energy-Food Nexus
Category: BooksThis book argues that a variety of policies will be required to create synergies between the water-energy-food nexus sectors while reducing trade-offs in the development of a green economy. Despite rising demand for water, energy and food globally, the governance Read more [...]