Published in Scientific Papers. Series E. Land Reclamation, Earth Observation & Surveying, Environmental Engineering, Vol. XIII
Written by Aurelia NICA, Stefan-Mihai PETREA, Ira-Adeline SIMIONOV, Alina ANTACHE, Catalina ITICESCU, Catalin PLATON, Victor CRISTEA
The sustainable management of water resources involves the careful stewardship, conservation, and equitable distribution of water to meet current and future needs while preserving the integrity of ecosystems and ensuring social and economic development. Here are some key principles and strategies for sustainable water management: Integrated Water Resource Management, Water Conservation and Efficiency, Protecting Ecosystems, Climate Resilience, Water Governance and Institutions, Investment in Infrastructure and Technology and Cross-Sectoral Collaboration. Sustainable water management requires collaboration and coordination across sectors such as agriculture, energy, industry, and urban development, as water is interconnected with various aspects of socio-economic development. Integrated planning and decision-making processes can help balance competing water demands and identify synergies and trade-offs among different sectors. By adopting these principles and strategies, communities, governments, and organizations can work towards ensuring the sustainable management of water resources, safeguarding water security, supporting ecosystem health, and promoting equitable access to clean and reliable water for present and future generations.
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