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Urbanisation in the world
Urbanization process is a domain of developing countries.
One of the results of the extremely high densities of fast-growing populations
is "wild development", leading to such negative social and ecological effects as:
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+ more Combined effects of urbanization, industrialization, and population growth greatly modify
landscapes and thus the continuous circulation of water within catchments and the Earth's
hydrosphere - the hydrological cycle [...]
+ moreAquatic habitats are water bodies supporting aquatic life. Increased temperatures of effluents, greater discharges of water, pollutants and waste, and changes in water bodies morphology impact all the basic habitats characteristics.
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+ more A balanced approach addressing the pressing issues in urban environment is not common in the water service sector
[...] + more From the point of view of environmental science, urban environment can be considered as a highly condensed anthropogenic system, which is organised for efficient flow of water, matter, energy and information
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No. : 8 |
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Name of activity: |
Socio-economic and institutional aspects in urban water management |
Objective: |
Expand capabilities of urban water decision-makers, planners and managers by advising appropriate strategies for urban water management taking into account social and institutional aspects. |
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Description: |
Development of sound strategies for realising sustainable water use to ensure service equity and alleviate poverty considering:
- Issues linked to assessing safe water as a human right
- Socio-economic study on water service and consumption
- Development of public awareness on urban water management
- Community participation in water project
- Water and ethics
- Water conflicts related to urban water development and use
- Integrated water and land-use policies to combat man-induced deterioration of the environment
- Institutional development and participatory process for decision making in management urban water system
- Communications between water specialist, politicians and communities to strengthen public participation in UWM
- Legal aspect: evaluation of trends in water regulation
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Implementation strategy: |
Establishment of appropriate guidelines and dissemination to stakeholders, including the use of mass media on the role of water in the society and point out risks connected to water shortage. |
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Implementation mechanism: |
Cooperation with RCUWM in Tehran and international NGOs on organization a regional workshop for city and regional planners and various cities on urban water management in coastal megacities of developing countries. |
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Expected results: |
Guidelines and appropriate strategies for urban water management |
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Beneficiary groups: |
Member countries, water and environment professionals and decision makers on urban development, urban water managers, and the public at large |
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Expected executing and supporting partners: |
MOST, UNDP, Habitat, HELP, MAB, WWAP, IOC, CSI, Development Agencies (DFID, OEDC), IsoCaRP and ISSC, international NGOs (IULA/Metropolis, OVPM...) |
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Duration/schedule: |
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co-ordinator/focal point: |
Brigitte Colin, Jan Lundqvist, Rebekah Brown, Poul Harremoes, at regional level RCUWM-Tehran. |
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Financial implications: |
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