Introduction -- Water Availability: A Hydrological View -- Integrated Water Resource Management: Principles and … Applications -- Water Tariffs -- Water Markets -- Transboundary Water Resource Management. … of water allocation and distribution problems. Written in an accessible and straightforward style, it discusses and …

governing the urban water sector to identify where there may be impediments to the adoption of Integrated Water Cycle Management … (IWCM). IWCM refers to the joint management of water resources in the urban environment and spans the provision water … provided by traditional water services. IWCM may be the most efficient way to meet these broader objectives, but who should …

"Water exploitation has increased notably in the world during the last 250 years since the onset of industrialisation …. The relationships between economic processes and water use are complex and include many interwoven drivers such as …. Ensuring food, water, and energy for the growing population remains a common global challenge. Taking on a multi- and inter …

"The second edition provides students with a comprehensive overview of natural processes associated with water and the … modifications of these processes by humans through climate change and land management, water-related health issues, engineering … approaches to water and socio-economic processes of huge importance to water resources. The book contains chapters written by 24 …

-related supply shocks on economic activity in Germany. Our analysis shows that low water levels lead to transportation disruptions … that cause a significant and economically meaningful decrease of economic activity. In a month with 30 days of low water …