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Water governance for water security: analysing institutional strengths and challenges in Finland

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  • Lauri Ahopelto
  • Suvi Sojamo
  • Antti Belinskij
  • Niko Soininen
  • Marko Keskinen

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The relationship between water security and water governance across different water-using sectors remains under-researched. We apply the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development’s (OECD) Water Governance Indicator Framework with revised principles and criteria to analyse three sectors critical to water security in Finland: bioeconomy, mining and water infrastructure. Our findings indicate that water security as a concept helps to both assess and clarify governance priorities, while well-functioning governance with engagement of key actors is a prerequisite for broader water security. Given the differing interests and emerging pressures related to water, ensuring water security requires well-resourced public sector agencies to coordinate interaction across sectors and actors.

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  • Lauri Ahopelto & Suvi Sojamo & Antti Belinskij & Niko Soininen & Marko Keskinen, 2024. "Water governance for water security: analysing institutional strengths and challenges in Finland," International Journal of Water Resources Development, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 40(2), pages 153-173, March.
  • Handle: RePEc:taf:cijwxx:v:40:y:2024:i:2:p:153-173
    DOI: 10.1080/07900627.2023.2266733
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