Water Security in Human Settlements

Best Practices and lessons learned

in arid and semi-arid areas

Date: Published 2022

Brief Description

This publication is the outcome of an expert- group meeting organized by Regional Center on Urban Water Management (RCUWM) under the auspices of UNESCO with the aim of providing practical advice to improve water security in human settlements, using best practices, lesson learned and effective tools, specifically in arid and semi-arid areas. This book describes what such best practice and planning and management might involve, and uses several case studies undertaken by authors in […]

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Urban Water Economics

Application of Economics Theories and Policies

in the Water and Wastewater Services

Published: 2019

Brief Description:

In this publication, the theoretical and applied subjects related to water economics are investigated from different perspectives. Water has to be considered as an economic good rather than a social service at a fixed rate. Our intention is not only to address the theoretical concepts of water economics but also to describe their application in water and wastewater services.

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River Restoration

a strategic approach to planning and management

Published: 2019

Brief Description

This book presents a framework for a more strategic approach to planning and implementing river restoration measures. The framework is designed to balance the multiple roles performed by river systems and to support river restoration that better aligns with the broader social, economic, and ecological objectives for a basin. In addition to describing the history and evolution of approaches to restoration, the book considers issues including: setting restoration goals and objectives; assessing the costs and benefits of restoration […]