3.7.4.2. Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM)

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does IWRM stand for?

   Hint

   Think about the management of water.

2. 2.

   Why is stakeholder participation important in IWRM?

   Hint

   Consider who needs to be included in making decisions.

3. 3.

   What principle of IWRM ensures all relevant parties participate in decision-making?

   • Sustainability
   • Stakeholder Participation
   • Economic Efficiency

   Hint

   Who is involved in the decision-making process?

4. 4.

   True or False: IWRM aims to balance economic efficiency with environmental sustainability.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider what the 'integrated' in IWRM means.

5. 5.

   Analyze a specific water management issue in your local area. Propose an IWRM-based solution that addresses stakeholder needs and ecosystem sustainability.

   Hint

   Consider who uses water in your area and how their needs intertwine.

6. 6.

   Research and compare two different countries' approaches to IWRM. Discuss how their strategies reflect local challenges and conditions.

   Hint

   What are the key factors driving each country's methods?