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Integrating knowledge for river basin management: progress in Thailand
This book documents the experiences of a group of Thai and Australian researchers who have pioneered the development of an integrated water resources assessment and management (IWRM) framework and developed tools for assessing how to manage resources from a catchment or watershed-wide perspective. (ACIAR: 2005) More info >>
Share : managing water across boundaries
This book presents practical tools for implementing cooperative, participatory management of shared water resources, highlighting the importance of information, communication, institutions and adaptability. (International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources: 2008) More info >>
3rd progress report & Pacific position paper: preparation for the 5th World Water Forum 2009
This report examines the basic characteristics and main challenges of sustainable water management in the Pacific region and allows the Pacific region's stakeholders to reflect on the strategic developments over the past 3 years. (Pacific Partnership Initiative on Sustainable Water Management: Oct 2008) More info >>
Toolkit for water management and science
This Toolkit is a repository of hydrologic modelling software intended to improve the efficiency and standard of catchment modelling. (eWater CRC) More info >>
Practical approaches to transboundary water benefit sharing
This paper considers practical mechanisms for moving towards an operationalisation of benefit sharing in transboundary water management. (ODI: July 2008) More info >>
Managing for safe water: field guide 2007
This field guide provides practical advice to planners within local governments, and to non-government organisations (NGOs) and other parties involved in water-related activities at local and community levels. (AusAID: 2007) More info >>
Beyond scarcity: power, poverty and the global water crisis
The 2006 UNDP Human Development Report examines the most critical issues and challenges facing humanity. The report addresses the scope of water problems faced by over 3 billion people globally. (UNDP: 2006) More info >>
Rural water use and the environment: the role of market mechanisms
This report by the Australian Productivity Commission reviews the role of market mechanisms in better regulating and improving the sustainable use of water in rural areas. (Productivity Commission: Aug 2006) More info >>
Knowledge and information management in the water and sanitation sector
This paper gives an overview of knowledge management concepts and practice, and its relevance to the water and sanitation sector. (IRC International Water and Sanitation Centre: 2006) More info >>
Good practices on strategic planning and management of water resources in Asia and the Pacific
This publication provides guidance on good practice for strategic planning and management of water resources in the Asia-Pacific region. (UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP): December 2005) More info >>
Flood forecasting and river monitoring system in the Mekong River Basin
This paper describes the flood forecasting and river monitoring system used in the Mekong River basin and future challenges for the system due to social and environmental changes in the area. (Mekong River Commission: 2005) More info >>
Ramsar Convention manual
Overview of the history, structures and present work relating to the Ramsar international convention on wetlands. (Ramsar Convention on Wetlands: 2004) More info >>
Environmental flows planning for environmental water allocations
This policy brief provides recent research information on environmental water flows for policy makers and planners in development. (International Water Management Institute) More info >>
International Centre of Excellence in Water Resources Management
A portal to Australia's education, training and research expertise in water.
(International Centre of Excellence in Water Resources Management)
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Managing groundwater access in the Central Highlands Vietnam
This research paper looks at the current levels of groundwater use in Tay Nguyen and whether they are sustainable. (APSEG) More info >>
Catalyzing change
A handbook for developing integrated water resources management and water efficiency strategies. (Global Water Partnership: 2004) More info >>
Little Green Data Book
The annual Little Green Data Book series are pocket-sized, quick-reference publications on environmental data. (The World Bank: 2009) More info >>
Rivers' health program: Sustainable River Audit for the Murray-Darling Basin
The Sustainable Rivers Audit collects data about the 23 river valleys of the Murray-Darling Basin's rivers and streams.
(Murray-Darling Basin Commission: 2008)
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River at risk: the Mekong and the water politics of China and Southeast Asia
This paper critically analyses one of Southeast Asia's gravest social and environmental challenges, the damming and dredging of the Mekong River system. (Dr Milton Osborne , Lowy Institute for International Policy: 2004) More info >>
Measure and estimate water wasted due to leaks
Online tool for calculating water wastage with a drips per minute or a 'bucket and stopwatch' method. (Global Development Research) More info >>
Water: managing the world's finite resources
PowerPoint presentation with information about strategic approaches to sustainable water resource management. (Royal Agricultural Society of NSW) More info >>
Water recycling in Australia
Discussion about trends in the processing, use and methods of application of recycled water internationally and in Australia. (Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE)) More info >>
Water for all
Case studies with details about water projects in the Asia region. (Asian Development Bank) More info >>
Global Education - water
Facts, statistics and information about water for school children who are involved in community water resource projects. (Global Education) More info >>
Communication for water supply and sanitation
This resource provides a broad overview of state-of-the-art programming for behaviour development communication. (United Nations Children's Fund) More info >>
Water supply, sanitation & integrated water resources management
This paper looks at approaches to better integrate delivery of water and sanitation services with management of water resources in the same areas. (Natural Resources Institute: 2001) More info >>
Indigenous hydrological knowledge and dry-season agriculture in upland catchments of Northern Thailand
Article about water management and considerations for agricultural practice during dry seasons in the upland catchment areas of northern Thailand. (Research School of Pacific and Asian Studies, ANU) More info >>