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Water Resources Management (WRM) is the process of planning, developing, and managing water resources, in terms of both water quantity and quality, across all water uses. It includes the institutions, infrastructure, incentives, and information systems that support and guide water management.
A large number of Indians face high to extreme water stress, according to a recent report by the government’s policy think tank, the NITI Aayog. India’s dependence on an increasingly erratic monsoon for its water requirements increases this challenge. Climate change is likely to exacerbate this pressure on water resources, even as the ...
In 2018, the 2030 Water Resources Group (2030 WRG) — a public-private-civil society partnership — became part of the Water GP family. 2030 WRG supports government-accelerated reforms with the aim of ensuring sustainable water resources management for long-term development and economic growth.
Water is crucial to Sri Lanka’s growth story, as most of the major economic sectors rely heavily on water resources. Although Sri Lanka has increased and improved access to piped water for urban and rural areas, challenges such as effects of climate change, improving regulatory frameworks and financial sustainability remain.
Water At-A-Glance. Water is at the center of economic and social development; it is vital to maintain health, grow food, generate energy, manage the environment, and create jobs. Water availability and management impacts whether poor girls are educated, whether cities are healthy places to live, and whether growing industries or poor villages ...
Water Resources. Water is the most abundant natural resource on the planet, the source of countless ecosystem services, and critical to industrial, agricultural, household, and recreational activities. Research by RFF experts helps inform effective water management policies that account for the value of water and address water quality and ...
This initiative “Wastewater: from Waste to Resource” is supported by the Global Water Security & Sanitation Partnership (GWSP) and the Public-Private Infrastructure Advisory Facility (PPIAF). Last Updated: Apr 01, 2020. “Wastewater: from waste to resource”. A regional Initiative that aims to shift paradigms.
Despite looming water scarcity, India is one of the largest water users per unit of gross domestic product (GDP). This suggests that the way in which India manages its scarce water resources accounts for much of its water woes. Government capacities are lacking as far as improving water management is concerned, while policies and incentives ...
Bijay Gajmer/World Bank. Since 2008, the Irrigation and Water Resources Management Project (IWRMP) has been working towards improving agriculture productivity and the management of selected irrigation schemes in Nepal as well as enhancing institutional capacity for integrated water resources management. The primary beneficiaries are over ...
Vietnam is confronted by a host of water challenges that risk jeopardizing future growth. Particularly water pollution and environmental damage create high risks. Solving these challenges requires incentives, investments and innovation. Taking decisive action now is therefore essential for Vietnam’s sustainable socioeconomic development ...