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/ Reports/proceedings / English

Water and Ethics

The attempt was made to show that the presence of requirements of social ethics in the field of water resources use and protection demands adequate approaches not only in the process of considering practical water use but also issues of water resources management at different levels. In light of that, the author has presented a number of practical considerations related to upbringing of citizens - water users and, first of all, the young generation, in the spirit of new century’s requirements.
/ Technical background papers / English

Urban Water and Sanitation Services; An IWRM Approach

This paper considers the value of an IWRM approach for urban water management. It focusses on institutional design, decision-making, governance, and implementation practice, but also considers appropriate management tools. This is a Technical Background Paper, written by the GWP Technical Committee, a group of internationally recognised professionals in integrated water resources management.
/ Technical background papers / English

Water Management and Ecosystems: Living with Change

This paper analyses the relations between human society, water resources and ecosystems. It aims to clarify why and how vital ecosystems have to be protected and to indicate how this effort can be better incorporated into IWRM practices. This is a Technical Background Paper, written by the GWP Technical Committee, a group of internationally recognised professionals in integrated water resources management.
/ Policy briefs / English

Gender Mainstreaming: An Essential Component of Sustainable Water Management

This brief shows the evidence that involvement of women in water resources development and management can help make projects more sustainable. Integrated Water Resources Management and water efficiency strategies are an opportunity to enhance equal participation, representation, and the rights of women in the water sector. 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.