Climate & Environment
Water Resource Management
The coordinated development and management of water, land and related resources to maximise economic and social welfare equitably without compromising ecosystem sustainability.
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Water resource management is the planning, development, distribution and oversight of water resources across competing uses. Its internationally endorsed form, integrated water resources management (IWRM), promotes coordinated management across sectors and scales, balancing social, economic and environmental objectives.
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