scholarly journals Integrated water resources management: An indicator framework for water management system assessment in the R'Dom Sub-basin, Morocco

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. 100062
Author(s):  
Mohamed Ben-Daoud ◽  
Badr El Mahrad ◽  
Ismail Elhassnaoui ◽  
Aniss Moumen ◽  
Ahmed Sayad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Water Management ◽  
Water Resources ◽  
Water Resources Management ◽  
Management System ◽  
Integrated Water Resources Management ◽  
Water Management System ◽  
Resources Management ◽  
Indicator Framework ◽  
System Assessment

scholarly journals Stakeholders’ interactions in Water Management System: Insights from a MACTOR analysis in the R’Dom Sub-basin, Morocco

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamed BEN-DAOUD ◽  
Badr El Mahrad ◽  
Gabriela Adina Moroșanu ◽  
Ismail Elhassnaoui ◽  
Aniss Moumen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Water Management ◽  
Water Resources ◽  
Water Resources Management ◽  
Management System ◽  
Integrated Water Resources Management ◽  
Integrated Water Management ◽  
Water Management System ◽  
Strategic Objectives ◽  
Resources Management ◽  
Collaborative Efforts

Abstract This article aims to understand the typologies of stakeholders, their role in the water resources management system in the R’Dom Sub-basin(Morocco), and to identify the current and desired interactions among stakeholders. For this purpose, The MACTOR participatory approach was adopted to involve all key water stakeholders and to analyze their interactions. The action system was characterized by the analysis of related issues and relevant actors on the ground. Thus, ten actors and twelve objectives were identified and assessed in this study. The analysis of stakeholder games allowed to identify the typologies of stakeholders according to their strategic objectives and to evaluate their power, influence and dependence, as well as their convergence in a global water management system. The results show a significant level of convergence among stakeholders despite the existence of certain stakeholders who may be considered autonomous given their low involvement in integrated water management. Furthermore, there was a limited involvement of stakeholders in certain strategic objectives such as capacity building, technical means, and awareness-raising actions. The paper shows the need to generate greater collaborative efforts among water stakeholders involved in the implementation of integrated water resources management in the R'Dom sub-basin.

scholarly journals Indicators of Integrated Water Resources Management at the local level: Meknes as a case (Morocco)

2021 ◽  
Vol 234 ◽  
pp. 00068
Author(s):  
Mohamed Ben-Daoud ◽  
Aniss Moumen ◽  
Ahmaed Sayad ◽  
Mohamed ELbouhadioui ◽  
Ali Essahlaoui ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Water Management ◽  
Water Resources ◽  
Water Resources Management ◽  
Management System ◽  
Local Level ◽  
Integrated Water Resources Management ◽  
Integrated Water Management ◽  
Water Management System ◽  
Resources Management

This work aims to develop integrated water resources management (IWRM) and conduct an IWRM implementation assessment based on the study area's indicators. In this way, we have adopted a participatory approach for IWRM indicators development. As for assessing implementation at the local level, a survey was conducted among water sector actors in the study area to collect opinions regarding their management mode. In terms of results, four categories of indicators were developed in consultation with participating stakeholders, and an assessment of IWRM implementation was carried out. This assessment shows that the current management system is generally medium and that there is a difference between stakeholders regarding their capacity to IWRM implement. Some needs were identified for the majority of stakeholders to meet the requirements of integrated water management fully. The final target is to apply the IWRM in Meknes city as a case study that will eventually allow us to evaluate the water management system developed based on these indicators.

scholarly journals COMPREHENSIVE ECOHYDROLOGY STUDY TO SUPPORT AGRICULTURE AND WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT IN PEATLAND AREA-CENTRAL KALIMANTAN

2018 ◽  
Vol 40 (2) ◽  
pp. 66
Author(s):  
Ignasius Dwi Atmana Sutapa ◽  
Eni Maftuah ◽  
Astried Sunaryani ◽  
Hidayat Pawitan
Keyword(s):  
Water Management ◽  
Water Resources ◽  
Water Resources Management ◽  
Management System ◽  
Water Reservoir ◽  
Living Environment ◽  
Water Management System ◽  
Central Kalimantan ◽  
Resources Management ◽  
System Water

Peat swamp forest is a unique and fragile ecosystem, with specific flora and fauna that play important roles in maintaining healthy natural conditions with high economic values. This habitat also has important role for equilibrium and maintenance of living environment such as water reservoir, carbon storage, climate change, and biodiversity. Utilization of peatland for agriculture, plantations, and other activities often lead not only to controversy, but also cause land and ecosystem degradation, including water resources availability. The objective of this research was to study comprehensive ecohydrology aspects in ex-mega rice project in Central Kalimantan in order to support sustainable agricultural practices and water resources management in peatland areas. The results of the study showed that the sustainability of agricultural systems in peatland was strongly influenced by ecological aspect. This aspect can be carried out from the condition of water management system, water color condition, and possible incidence of fires. The level of suitability for crops plantation was low (S3), with the limiting factors of pH, nutrient availability, and the risk of inundation. In this case, water gates should be installed to improve water management system. Water quality in this area was typical of peat water and do not meet the requirement for daily use for the local people.

scholarly journals The water dispatching of river basins during dry periods under the most stringent water management system in China

Water Policy ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yanhu He ◽  
Zhenjie Gong ◽  
Yanhui Zheng ◽  
Xiaoyan Bai ◽  
Peng Wang
Keyword(s):  
Water Management ◽  
Water Resources ◽  
River Basin ◽  
Water Resources Management ◽  
Management System ◽  
River Basins ◽  
Water Management System ◽  
Resources Management ◽  
Basin Scale ◽  
Utilization Ratio

Abstract Since 2011, China has implemented its most stringent water management system to effectively protect water resources and guarantee socioeconomic development. More basin-scale water division schemes have been developed to act as references for basin-scale water resources management. Water dispatching during dry periods is an effective way to guarantee the water supply for the river basin, and is also an important component of basin-scale water resources management. Given this, the present study proposes a framework for the water dispatching of river basins during dry periods under the most stringent water management system in China. This framework mainly consists of the analysis and forecasting of rainfall and inflow, the dispatching requirements for the main water users, major reservoirs, and sections, as well as safeguard measures. The Jian River Basin in South China is presented as a case study. The total discharge of the Gaozhou Reservoir in 2017 was 25 million m3 more than the target discharge specified in the water dispatching scheme, and the total water storage utilization ratio during the dispatch period was 4.7% higher than the target utilization ratio. These factors demonstrate the effectiveness and applicability of the proposed framework. HIGHLIGHT The proposed framework for the water dispatching of river basins during dry periods provides reliable technical support for water use security under the most stringent water management system in China, and is demonstrated to be both effective and applicable.

SELFLESSNESS IS A FACTOR IN PROTECTING OF THE SOURCE OF LIFE

2018 ◽  
pp. 5-7
Author(s):  
X. Xamidov
Keyword(s):  
Water Management ◽  
Water Resources ◽  
Water Resources Management ◽  
Management System ◽  
The Sun ◽  
Human Being ◽  
Unique Role ◽  
Water Management System ◽  
Resources Management ◽  
Living Things

This article presents ideas on the significance of the four most important elements, the sun, earth, water, air which play a unique role in the creation of nature, all living things as well as plants, animals and human being. The importance of the water element is emphasized separately. Water is the source of all life, people must appreciate it, protect it and use it efficiently, without wasting the water. In the article all this is illustrated in the context of the life and activity of the first irrigator - the Uzbek woman - Holbibi, who is represented as a high specialist in the field of agriculture and water resources management. For several years, she selflessly led the water management system in the Namangan region and left a bright mark in this area.

Operationalising uncertainty in data and models for integrated water resources management

2007 ◽  
Vol 56 (9) ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
M.W. Blind ◽  
J.C. Refsgaard
Keyword(s):  
Water Management ◽  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
Water Resources ◽  
Water Resources Management ◽  
Integrated Water Resources Management ◽  
Integrated Water Management ◽  
Resources Management ◽  
Broad Objective ◽  
Parameter Values

Key sources of uncertainty of importance for water resources management are (1) uncertainty in data; (2) uncertainty related to hydrological models (parameter values, model technique, model structure); and (3) uncertainty related to the context and the framing of the decision-making process. The European funded project ‘Harmonised techniques and representative river basin data for assessment and use of uncertainty information in integrated water management (HarmoniRiB)’ has resulted in a range of tools and methods to assess such uncertainties, focusing on items (1) and (2). The project also engaged in a number of discussions surrounding uncertainty and risk assessment in support of decision-making in water management. Based on the project's results and experiences, and on the subsequent discussions a number of conclusions can be drawn on the future needs for successful adoption of uncertainty analysis in decision support. These conclusions range from additional scientific research on specific uncertainties, dedicated guidelines for operational use to capacity building at all levels. The purpose of this paper is to elaborate on these conclusions and anchoring them in the broad objective of making uncertainty and risk assessment an essential and natural part in future decision-making processes.

scholarly journals A serious gaming tool: Bow River Sim for communicating integrated water resources management

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 491-509 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Khaled Akhtar ◽  
Carmen de la Chevrotière ◽  
Shoma Tanzeeba ◽  
Tom Tang ◽  
Patrick Grover
Keyword(s):  
Water Management ◽  
Water Resources ◽  
Water Resources Management ◽  
Serious Games ◽  
Planning Process ◽  
Integrated Water Resources Management ◽  
Environmental Benefits ◽  
Management Decision ◽  
Resources Management ◽  
Water Management Planning

Abstract Serious games provide a way for stakeholders to become engaged in and understand the issues and constraints on a real-world system. An application of a serious game is explored, as a way to improve engagement and learning of participants in a water management planning process. Bow River Sim is a single-player game that helps the user to understand the Water Resources Management Model (WRMM) and to visualize the implications and impacts around system interactions in the basin. The Bow River Sim simulates water management decision-making based on maximizing social, economic, and environmental benefits while managing limited water supply. The game incorporates the principles of ‘meaningful play’ and provides a user-friendly interface, a fun game, and visual elements. The paper aims to (a) provide an overview of Bow River Sim, (b) illustrate how innovations such as serious games enhance learning processes for the user, and (c) illustrate the application of Bow River Sim and key learnings.

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