scholarly journals Consulting South Africa\'s diverse population about the country\'s proposed National Water Resource Strategy

Water SA ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 30 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
V Maharaj ◽  
T Pietersen
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Water Resource ◽  
Diverse Population ◽  
National Water ◽  
Resource Strategy

Systems view of integrated water quality monitoring within the requirements of the new national water policy in South Africa

1998 ◽  
Vol 38 (11) ◽  
pp. 141-148 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Marjanovic ◽  
M. Miloradov
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Water Quality ◽  
Water Policy ◽  
Systems Approach ◽  
Water Quality Management ◽  
Water Quality Monitoring ◽  
Point Sources ◽  
Quality Monitoring ◽  
Efficient Manner ◽  
National Water

The new National water policy will change the way water quality is managed in South Africa. The paper considers the water policy and the repercussions it will have for water quality monitoring in South Africa. Using the systems approach the paper discusses an integrated water quality monitoring system for ambient water quality and point and non point sources of aquatic pollution. The proposed methodology makes possible continuos assessment of water quality in an efficient manner so as to support water quality management in South Africa.

Hydrologic classification of Tanzanian rivers to support national water resource policy

Ecohydrology ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julian D. Olden ◽  
Mathis L. Messager ◽  
Rebecca E. Tharme ◽  
Japhet J. Kashaigili ◽  
David Munkyala ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Water Resource ◽  
Resource Policy ◽  
National Water

scholarly journals Seawater desalination as an option to alleviate water scarcity in South Africa: the need for a strategic approach to planning and environmental decision-making

2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 287-293 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. O. Schreiner ◽  
R. C. van Ballegooyen ◽  
W. Osman
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Water Policy ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Water Security ◽  
Bulk Water ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Environmental Decision Making ◽  
Strategic Approach ◽  
Seawater Reverse Osmosis ◽  
National Water

In the last decade, seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) has come to be seen by policy-makers as a novel technology that will significantly advance water security in South African coastal regions. Water purveyors, from the private sector, local/district municipalities and provincial authorities, are undertaking studies to explore the feasibility of SWRO to meet growing demand and relieve mounting pressure on current bulk water supply infrastructure. With this in mind, it is suggested that national strategic planning should be introduced to present the opportunities and constraints of the desalination option within the national water and energy policy. In absence of this, piece-meal decisions will be made at local authority levels and the construction of SWRO plants will be determined by regional circumstances (e.g. drought) as opposed to national water policy agenda. This paper explores the value of such a strategy by considering the drivers of SWRO in South Africa, the risk of unplanned large-scale SWRO implementation (with a focus on environmental impacts) and the initial steps that could be taken toward a Strategic Environmental Assessment for SWRO in South Africa.

scholarly journals Monitoring of Glaciers and Glacial Lakes in Afghanistan

2021 ◽  
pp. 211-230
Author(s):  
Sudan Bikash Maharjan ◽  
Finu Shrestha ◽  
Fayezurahman Azizi ◽  
Esmatullah Joya ◽  
Birendra Bajracharya ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Water Resources ◽  
Needs Assessment ◽  
Water Resource ◽  
Glacial Lakes ◽  
Comprehensive Data ◽  
National Priority ◽  
National Water

AbstractDuring the needs assessment in Afghanistan, the General Directorate of Water Resources (GDWR) of the National Water Affairs Regulation Authority (NWARA) (previously Water Resource Department (WRD) of  the Ministry of Energy and Water (MEW)) emphasized that the compilation of comprehensive data on the glaciers in the country is a national priority.

SOUTH AFRICA'S RESERVE: CHALLENGES AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPLEMENTING SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT POLICIES

2006 ◽  
Vol 08 (01) ◽  
pp. 61-83 ◽  
Author(s):  
ALISON BODURTHA QUA-ENOO ◽  
KATE SCHENDEL ◽  
NEVIL QUINN
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Resource Management ◽  
Water Resource ◽  
Water Resource Management ◽  
Political Support ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Human Needs ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
Key Issues

South Africa introduced a visionary policy for water resource management in 1998. The South African National Water Act (Act 36 of 1998) contains several innovative mechanisms with the potential to transform water resource management within the country and abroad. The Reserve is one of these innovations, guaranteeing a basic water requirement for both human needs and ecosystem health. This article discusses the process of Reserve determination and implementation in South Africa and identifies challenges and opportunities for successful implementation. Based on the perceptions of 28 water managers, consultants, and researchers, the key issues and recommendations for improving implementation are presented. The major findings indicate that political support, the capacity of the implementing organization, supporting policies, strong linkages between policy actors and effective monitoring programs are key issues in the successful implementation of sustainable development policy mechanisms.

Development of a national water-energy system model with emphasis on the power sector for south africa

2018 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
pp. 132-147 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fadiel Ahjum ◽  
Bruno Merven ◽  
James Cullis ◽  
Gary Goldstein ◽  
Pat DeLaquil ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Energy System ◽  
System Model ◽  
Power Sector ◽  
Energy System Model ◽  
National Water
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