1. IWRM: theory and principles
1.1 Issues and definitions
We will begin by presenting the four main principles of sustainable water use set out at the 1992 Dublin Conference, before going on to explain in detail what they imply for water resource management.
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The Dublin principles are as follows:
1. Freshwater is a finite and vulnerable resource, essential for preserving life, development and the environment.
2. Water use and management must be based on a participatory approach, involving users, planners and decision-makers at all levels.
3. Women play a crucial role in the supply, management and preservation of water.
4. Water is used for many purposes and has an economic...
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Case studies
Bibliography
Software tools
IWRM ToolBox by GWP: available at http://www.gwp.org/en/ToolBox/ . The IWRM ToolBox is an open source database featuring a library of background documents, guidance notes, data sheets and perspective papers, as well as extensive case study sections and references for each tool.
Websites
International Network of Basin Organizations http://www.riob.org/
African Network of Basin Organizations (ANBO) http://www.omvs.org
North American Watershed Organizations Network (NAWON) http://www.monroban.org
...Events
World Water Forum: the World Water Forum is the leading international event on water issues, organized every three years since 1997 by the World Water Council, in partnership with the host country. It is part of the process of global collaboration on water-related issues, offering politicians and decision-makers the only international forum for debate and expert contributions.
Regulations
Law no. 2004-338 of April 21, 2004 transposing Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of October 23, 2000 establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water policy.
Directive 86/278/EEC of June 12, 1986 on the protection of the environment, and in particular of the soil, when sewage sludge is used in agriculture.
Council Directive...
Directory
Laboratories – Design offices – Schools – Research centers (non-exhaustive list)
GESTE: Territorial management of water and the environment. The UMR Gestion territoriale de l'eau et de l'environnement (GESTE) conducts applied research into the management of public environmental services (water, sanitation, waste) and public environmental action at different territorial scales. One of its axes (n° 2) is called: Territorial...
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