OECD Studies on Water Water Security for Better Lives

OECD Studies on Water Water Security for Better Lives

Author: OECD

Publisher: OECD Publishing

Published: 2013-09-02

Total Pages: 173

ISBN-13: 9264202404

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This publication examines the critical issues surrounding water security (water shortage, water excess, inadequate water quality, the resilience of freshwater systems), providing a rationale for a risk-based approach and the management of trade-offs between water and other policies.


Water Security for Better Lives

Water Security for Better Lives

Author: Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD)

Publisher: IWA Publishing

Published: 2014-01-31

Total Pages: 174

ISBN-13: 1780405766

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This publication examines the critical issues surrounding water security (water shortage, water excess, inadequate water quality, the resilience of freshwater systems), providing a rationale for a risk-based approach and the management of trade-offs between water and other (sectoral and environmental) policies. The report sets out a three-step process to "know", "target" and "manage" water risks: (1) appraising the risks, (2) judging the tolerability and acceptability of risks and weighing risk-risk trade-offs, and (3) calibrating appropriate responses. The publication provides policy analysis and guidance on the use of market-based instruments and the complex links between water security and other policy objectives, such as food security, energy security, climate mitigation and biodiversity protection.


Water and Cities

Water and Cities

Author: Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD)

Publisher: IWA Publishing

Published: 2015-05-15

Total Pages: 182

ISBN-13: 1780407599

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This report focuses on the urban water management challenges facing cities across OECD countries, and explores both national and local policy responses with respect to water-risk exposure, the state of urban infrastructures and dynamics, and institutional and governance architectures. The analyses focus on four mutually dependent dimensions – finance, innovation, urban-rural co-operation and governance – and proposes a solutions-oriented typology based on urban characteristics. The report underlines that sustainable urban water management will depend on collaboration across different tiers of government working together with local initiatives and stakeholders.


OECD Studies on Water Water and Cities Ensuring Sustainable Futures

OECD Studies on Water Water and Cities Ensuring Sustainable Futures

Author: OECD

Publisher: OECD Publishing

Published: 2015-04-13

Total Pages: 182

ISBN-13: 9264230149

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This report focuses on the urban water management challenges facing cities across OECD countries, and explores both national and local policy responses with respect to water-risk exposure, the state of urban infrastructures and dynamics, and institutional and governance architectures.


Water Governance in the Netherlands

Water Governance in the Netherlands

Author: Oecd

Publisher:

Published: 2014-03-17

Total Pages: 294

ISBN-13: 9789264208940

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This report assesses the extent to which Dutch water governance is fit for future challenges and sketches an agenda for the reform of water policies in the Netherlands. It builds on a one-year policy dialogue with over 100 Dutch stakeholders, supported by robust analytical work and drawing on international best practice. The Netherlands is a pioneer country in water management. It is widely known for its track record in reclaiming land from the sea, as well as its world-class engineering, strong water industry, and agricultural performance. But are these assets enough to cope with current and future challenges? Or do these challenges call for different organisational settings? It is the purpose of the OECD-Netherlands water policy dialogue to address this question,by applying a lens to the current state of play in Dutch water management and identifying ways in which the governance framework can be adjusted so that it is "fit for the future". This report on the outcomes of the policy dialogue focuses on the close interconnection between water governance and water security, both now and in the future. It outlines an agenda for future water policies in the Netherlands, which can improve the country's capacity to cope with future trends driven by climate change, economic growth, demographic patterns or innovation.


OECD Studies on Water Financing Water Supply, Sanitation and Flood Protection Challenges in EU Member States and Policy Options

OECD Studies on Water Financing Water Supply, Sanitation and Flood Protection Challenges in EU Member States and Policy Options

Author: OECD

Publisher: OECD Publishing

Published: 2020-05-27

Total Pages: 147

ISBN-13: 9264664386

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The OECD and the Directorate-General for Environment, the European Commission department responsible for EU policy on the environment, joined forces to examine current and future water-related financing challenges faced by EU member states. These include investments needed to comply with EU regulation for water supply, wastewater collection and treatment, and flood protection.


OECD Studies on Water Water Governance in African Cities

OECD Studies on Water Water Governance in African Cities

Author: OECD

Publisher: OECD Publishing

Published: 2021-03-24

Total Pages: 113

ISBN-13: 9264715436

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The COVID-19 pandemic has acted as a magnifying glass on pressing water and sanitation challenges in African cities, stressing and widening inequalities, especially for the 56% of the urban population living in informal settlements, lacking basic handwashing facilities, and relying on public water points and shared toilets.


OECD Studies on Water Water Risk Hotspots for Agriculture

OECD Studies on Water Water Risk Hotspots for Agriculture

Author: OECD

Publisher: OECD Publishing

Published: 2017-09-25

Total Pages: 198

ISBN-13: 9264279555

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Agriculture is expected to face increasing water risks that will impact production, markets, trade and food security - risks that can be mitigated with targeted policy actions on water hotspots.