Transforming Water Conflicts into Collaborative Watershed Management Solutions — Lessons from the Greater Himalayan Region

Roder, Giulia, Chapagain, Saroj, Katramiz, Tarek, Mohan, Geetha, Mishra, Binaya K. and Fukushi, Kensuke (2021). Transforming Water Conflicts into Collaborative Watershed Management Solutions — Lessons from the Greater Himalayan Region. UNU-IAS Policy Brief series. United Nations University Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability.

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    Author Roder, Giulia
    Chapagain, Saroj
    Katramiz, Tarek
    Mohan, Geetha
    Mishra, Binaya K.
    Fukushi, Kensuke
    Title Transforming Water Conflicts into Collaborative Watershed Management Solutions — Lessons from the Greater Himalayan Region
    Series Title UNU-IAS Policy Brief series
    Publication Date 2021-04
    Place of Publication Tokyo
    Publisher United Nations University Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability
    Pages 4
    Language eng
    Abstract Water has been a cause of conflict in many Asian countries since ancient times, primarily due to the tensions between increasing demand and decreasing availability and, lately, due to poor planning and uneven institutional arrangements that have led to social and economic fractures. Recommendations: • Create and maintain an information network engaging line ministries, departments, and local stakeholders responsible for the management of aquatic ecosystems and their services to people and communities. • Promote a financial regulatory mechanism for intra-watershed conflict resolution to emphasise mutual benefits for both upstream and downstream communities. • Develop long-term technical strategies for water resource management that bridge traditional and nature-based solutions to ensure a reliable water supply and eliminate water-induced risk. • Integrate local indigenous knowledge to achieve inclusive water governance and resolve conflicts.
    Keyword Water Conflict
    Water Management
    Nepal
    Asia
    Copyright Holder United Nations University
    Copyright Year 2021
    Copyright type All rights reserved
    ISSN 24093017
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