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Adaptive and sustainable water management: from improved conceptual foundations to transformative change

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  • Claudia Pahl-Wostl

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Water resources management is far from being sustainable, despite decades of scholarly work to improve the conceptual foundations of water management practice. Arguments have been provided that paradigm shifts are needed towards more integrated and adaptive water management approaches. This article provides a critical reflection on the translation of such claims from discourse to practice. It reviews conceptual developments and discusses persistent challenges. Some developments that might trigger transformative change are highlighted. These include climate change, nexus approaches to integrated landscape management, and the role of indigenous communities. The article makes recommendations on how science can support mobilizing the transformative potential of these developments.

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  • Claudia Pahl-Wostl, 2020. "Adaptive and sustainable water management: from improved conceptual foundations to transformative change," International Journal of Water Resources Development, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 36(2-3), pages 397-415, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:cijwxx:v:36:y:2020:i:2-3:p:397-415
    DOI: 10.1080/07900627.2020.1721268
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    1. Maria da Conceição Cunha, 2023. "Water and Environmental Systems Management Under Uncertainty: From Scenario Construction to Robust Solutions and Adaptation," Water Resources Management: An International Journal, Published for the European Water Resources Association (EWRA), Springer;European Water Resources Association (EWRA), vol. 37(6), pages 2271-2285, May.

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