Integrated Water Resource Management
As defined by the Global Water Partnership, integrated water resource management is a process which promotes the coordinated development and management of water, land, and related resources in order to maximize the resultant economic and social welfare in an equitable manner without compromising the sustainability of vital ecosystems. Resources available within this theme provide guidance on how to conserve and restore watersheds, reduce pollution, adapt to climate change and reduce risks from floods and droughts.
Integrated Water Resource Management Resources
Sanitation Marketing: Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Enterprise Development (Watershed) Project - Cambodia
U.S. Agency for International Development
One pager on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Enterprise Development (WaterSHED) Project in Cambodia.Read more
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CambodiaEast Asia and PacificThrust: First Annual Report
U.S. Agency for International Development
The seismic sea wave, or tsunami, has been one of the most destructive natural hazards within the Pacific Basin. Mitigation procedures are especially vital to these coastal populations in areas close to the source of the tsunami. Developing countries, with minimal or no regional warning systems,...Read more
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ChileLatin America and the CaribbeanChina's Response to Air Pollution Poses Threat to Water
World Resources Institute
The China State Council announced an initiative last year to address persistent smog in major cities, however, this WRI document addresses that while the Air Pollution Control Action Plan has ambitious goals of cutting air particulates and coal consumption, it may create unintended problems for the...Read more
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ChinaEast Asia and PacificMajority of China's Proposed Coal-Fired Power Plants Located in Water-Stressed Regions
World Resources Institute
This document analyzes the future of coal-power in China, focusing on the impacts the construction of these plants will have in already water-stressed regions. Such impacts include further straining already-scare resources and threatening water security for China's farms, other industries, and...Read more
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ChinaEast Asia and PacificImproving China's Yellow River: Why Business and Government Need to Work Together
World Resources Institute
Today, the Yellow River and the people who depend on it face severe challenges. Stress of limited water resources, pollution, and flooding pose significant risks to communities and business that rely on the river. In September 2012, water experts from government, research institutes, the private...Read more
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ChinaEast Asia and PacificKeeping Beijing from Going Underwater
Xylem, Inc.
After a massive flood overwhelmed Beijing's storm water system, the capital city has begun installing Xylem's submersible pumps capable of handling even the heaviest rainstorms.Read more
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ChinaEast Asia and PacificStudy of Real-Time Adaptive Closed-Loop Control Algorithm for Reservoir Operation
U.S. Agency for International Development
Recent studies on the optimal control of the High Aswan Dam in Egypt have illustrated the usefulness of steady-state stochastic dynamic programming techniques for deriving optimal release policies.Read more
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Egypt, Arab Rep.Middle East and North AfricaAnnual Report: Egyptian Antiquities Conservation Project
Skoll Global Threats FundU.S. Agency for International Development
Approximately sixteen projects made up the season with seven either completed or will not be started again next season. The work covered projects in both Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple. This report will cover some of the preparatory work as well as the specific projects themselves.Read more
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Egypt, Arab Rep.Middle East and North AfricaFrom Water to Electrification, WatSan Committees Promote Development
Relief InternationalU.S. Agency for International Development
This is a short document that describes how RI and its partners leveraged Water and Sanitation (WatSan) Committees to promote clean water and appropriate sanitation practices in Ghana.Read more
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GhanaSub-Saharan AfricaGhana Small Grants Facility Informational Document
Relief InternationalU.S. Agency for International Development
While this was used to promote the small grants facility that was used to help households meet the financial burden of improved sanitation facilities, it can help other organizations include this activity in various programs.Read more
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GhanaSub-Saharan AfricaDon't see what you're looking for? You can search USWP member sites, request a resource, or contact the USWP.