Revisiting the Concept of Water Tenure:Filling the gap between water rights and water governance An initial publication entitled “Exploring the concept of water tenure” was published by FAO (Hodgson, 2016), based on an expert consultation. The definition of water tenure was proposed to be “the relationship, whether legally or customarily […]
A Drop in the Bucket
A Drop in the Bucket: Water Affordability Policies in Twelve Massachusetts Communities All humans – rich and poor, young and old — need water, and they need it in similar quantities. Water that is affordable, as well as accessible and safe, is a fundamental human right. However, the price that […]
The right to safe water in Southeast Asia
The right to safe water in Southeast Asia All living organisms, from cyanobacteria to people, need water to survive. Clean water is essential to human health. Yet in Southeast Asia, many states have severe problems with untreated wastewater, solid waste, pesticides and heavy metals being released into water supplies. Rising […]
Ensuring water availability, sustainable management, and sanitation for all
Ensuring water availability, sustainable management, and sanitation for all: Implementation of public policies in Latin America and the Caribbean This publication, “Ensuring water availability, sustainable management and sanitation for all: Implementation of public policies in Latin America and the Caribbean,” is the result of the research project and it presents […]
Land and Water Governance to achieve the SDGs in Fragile Systems
Land and Water Governance to achieve the SDGs in Fragile Systems The NENA Region is facing complex challenges, which increase the fragility in the area. Although fragile systems are a result of many competing factors, water scarcity and land degradation are among the more serious risks that threat to sustainable […]
