Water features in almost all the 17 Sustainable Developments Goals (SDGs) in the UN’s new development agenda up to 2030, which demonstrates its central role in all aspects of development. This paper is a timely response that reviews the evolution of the IWRM approach over the past 25 years and its contributions towards increasing water security. This is a Technical Background Paper, written by the GWP Technical Committee, a group of internationally recognised professionals in integrated water resources management.
This paper explores the concept of water security, its relation to IWRM, as well as possible ways to quantify water security. It suggests two approaches: the developmental approach, seeking to increase water security over time; and the risk-based approach, focussing on managing risks and reducing vulnerabilities resulting from climate variability and water-related disasters. This is a Technical Background Paper, written by the GWP Technical Committee, a group of internationally recognised professionals in integrated water resources management.
Концепция водной безопасности содержит интуитивно понятный призыв, так как она выражает главную цель управления водными ресурсами, которая состоит в улучшении качества жизни для всех. В данном документе объединено огромное количество информации о средствах достижения водной безопасности, и путях внедрения этой концепции на практике.
This brief summarizes key messages for the Rio+20 Conference, which are derived from GWP work and experiences. They include: the crucial role of water as a driver for green economy, the need for building more effective institutions to manage water better, and the ongoing need for integrated approaches. Policy briefs provide policy makers with information on water resources management. They are written by the GWP Technical Committee, a group of internationally recognised professionals in integrated water resources management.
This Policy Brief summarizes the key messages towards the Rio+20 Conference. These messages derive from GWP work and experiences and include: the crucial role of water as a key driver in the green economy, the need for building more effective institutions to manage water better, especially at transboundary level, the ongoing need for integrated approaches, ensuring water security for the economy, for society and for the environment, and the political leadership and vision essential for overcoming fragmentation.
The Spanish version.
