There is no iwrm blueprint for every country to follow. Similar processes in the lake chad and niger basins have led to the development of longterm action plans built on a. Building strong collaborative relationships for a sustainable. Applying the principles of integrated water resource and river. Gwp was established to provide the favorable conditions in order to implement the integrated water resources management iwrm principles. Principles of integrated water resources management. Wwf6 balancing water uses pc page 1 of 4 iwrm principles integrated water resources management meaning, principles, tools and case study examples compiled by ari michelsen, awra.
Integrated water resources management iwrm contents, tools and. Despite this, iwrm is improving and becoming more mainstream. Since mar del plata, the dublin principles of 1992 have beomec ar famli as i het dinguig principles for iwrm. The dublin principles of 1992 provided guiding principles for iwrm and in 2002, at the world summit on sustainable development in johannesburg, governments agreed to develop national iwrm and. February 2004, available from imagesdd4reportoniwrm2005study. The lecture on principles of integrated water resources management is a compulsory subject of the msc programme in water management both for the water conflict management, water quality management, water resources management and water services management specialisations. Global water partnership southern africa, southern africa. Waters many different usesfor agriculture, for healthy ecosystems. If you come at iwrm from a sectoral perspective, the tutorial provides the opportunity to look at the specific implications of iwrm in your own field, or, equally importantly, to recognise the key issues in the other sectors environment, agriculture, domesticmunicipal water supply and wastewater treatment. Rainwater is a primary source for replenishment of water resources in the landscape and ecosystems.
The main purpose of applying the iwrm is to provide economic efficiency, social equity, and ecological sustainability in the process of water use. Some states immediately honoured this commitment by adopting new national water policies inspired by. A handbook for integrated water resources management in basins. The outcomes of the international conference on water and environment dublin, 1992, the second world water forum the hague, 2000, the international conference on freshwater bonn, 2001, and the.
Integrated water resources management iwrm has been defined by the global water partnership gwp as a process which promotes the coordinated development and management of water, land and related resources, in order to maximize the resultant economic and social welfare in an equitable manner without compromising the sustainability of vital ecosystems. It plays a vital role in many human activities, including industrial production, agriculture, energy, sanitation, and. Understanding integrated water resources management iwrm building strong collaborative relationships for a sustainable water resources future 3 sustainability goalsan appreciation for preserving natural and manmade resources to sustain the environment, economy, quality of life for current and. Integrated water resources management meaning, principles. The principles consider that water governance systems more or less formal, complex, and costly should be designed according to the challenges they are required to address. Introduction to integrated water resources management and climate change goal the goal of this chapter is to introduce the concept of integrated water resources management iwrm and its principles, and to provide a preliminary overview of the. Integrated water resources management iwrm approach. The creation of manmade water ways that linked river basins many years ago for navigation and transportation of people and goods, and the impressive irrigation systems of ancient egypt, middle. The concept of iwrm has attracted particular attention following the international conferences on water and environmental issues in.
Terwisscha van scheltinga, 2004, international conferences on water, food, and ecosystems. The river basin offers many advantages for strategic planning, particularly at higher levels of government, though difficulties should not be underestimated. As of now, it remains unclear how this concept is understood in myanmar and what principles of iwrm are considered important. The key is a twotrack strategy where iwrm planning is complemented by pilot actions demonstrating results that address local to national priorities. Fresh water is a finite and vulnerable resource, essential to. Integrated water resources management iwrm approach in.
The global water partnership gwp, a leading advocate of iwrm, proposes two interrelated approaches a country can use when taking on iwrm. The current water picture water is essential to sustain human life. Iwrm is linked to sustainable development iwrm is not a onesizefitsall prescription and cannot be applied as a checklist of actions this means that form of iwrm vary from region to country and from country to region water management will not be successful if it is set up as a standalone system of governance iwrm includes both hard and. Each country must chart its own iwrm plans, yet follow the basic principles. Integrated water resources management iwrm introduction to principles and practices1 mei xie2 world bank institute wbi, oct. It necessitates a more holistic approach to management, with attempts being made not only to consider the interdependencies within natural systems, but also the way that economic and social systems affect the demands placed on the resource base. Different types of integration in the historical development of the concept of iwrm. Ethiopia, among early adopters, has developed a water policy, legislations, and strategy per iwrm core principles. The four principles are discussed below, together with how they. In the south african context, iwrm can be understood as realizing the need for integrated management of all aspects of water resources, delegating management functions, and achieving the participation of citizens in water resources management claassen 20. February 2004, available from imagesdd4reportoniwrm2005 study.
The global water partnershipgwp is an international network whose vision is for a watersecure world. Pdf integrated water resource management in south africa. The purpose of this training material is to improve efficiency and effectiveness in the application of integrated water resources management iwrm for sustainable management and development of. Integrated water resources management iwrm is a process which can assist countries in their endeavour to deal with water issues in a costeffective and sustainable way. Integrated water resources management global water partnership. Bringing some of the principles of iwrm into a water sector policy and achieving political support may be challenging, as hard decisions have to be made. Perceptions of integrated water resources management in. Integrated water resources management achieving implementation of integrated water resource management key message integrated water resource management iwrm is practical and achievable. At the 2002 world summit on sustainable development, the state representatives committed themselves to launch plans for integrated water resources management and water efficiency by 2005. Introduction to integrated water resources management. From local watershed management to integrated river basin management at national and transboundary levels, 911 march 2011, chiang mai, thailand, convened by the mekong river commission by. Regulations support the development and implementation of a legal and regulatory framework to implement the principles of iwrm and its financing in the basin, including tariffs, charges, qua lity standards and delivery mechanisms for water services. It is about promoting integration across sectors, applications, groups in society and time based upon an agreed set of principles iwrm is a global movement driven by a perception of crisis, both current and future.
Iwrm as a tool for adaptation to climate change 10 1. Understanding integrated water resources management iwrm building strong collaborative relationships for a sustainable water resources future 3 sustainability goalsan appreciation for preserving natural and manmade resources to sustain the. Iwrm focuses on the water cycle as a single connected system and promotes coordinated development and management of water, land, and. The iwrm principles are the result of generalization of progressive world experience gained in the field of water resources management.
A handbook for integrated water resources management in. Southern africa southern africa youth forum, 24 25 september 2001, harare, zimbabwe. Martin institute for water resources, us army corps of engineers, alexandria, virginia i ntegrated water resources management iwrm is widely endorsed over the. Principle 1 that fresh water is a finite and vulnerable resource, essential to sustain life, development and the environment. Iwrm is a process which promotes the coordinated development and management of water, land and related resources, in order to maximize the resultant economic and social welfare in an equitable manner without compromising the sustainability of vital ecosystems. Principles of integrated water resources management in urban areas iwrm should be applied at catchment level. This publication gives an overview of implementation of iwrm principles and. Iwrm principles implementation in the countries of central. Iwrm principles the governance challenge iwrm draws its inspiration from the dublin principles. There is, as a result, a widespread interpretation that iwrm is expected to combine. The catchment is the smallest complete hydrological unit of analysis and management integrated catchment management icm, therefore, becomes the practical operating approach. As such, iwrm is a comprehensive, participatory planning and implementation tool for managing and developing water resources in a way that balances social and economic needs, and that ensures the protection of ecosystems for future generations. The work grew out of efforts in darfur to coordinate water resources management in the context of the rapid urbanisation and upheaval associated with the crisis. Integrated water resources management iwrm has been defined by the technical committee of the global water partnership gwp as a process which promotes the coordinated development and management of water, land and related resources, in order to maximize the resultant economic and social welfare in an equitable manner without.
These elements have been derived from iwrm literature, most importantly the dublin principles gwp, 2004. Many agencies now include it in their list of required or preferred practices when dealing with appropriate water issues. Principle of respecting importance of rain water as well as the role of landscape in rain water distribution water and soil are the most valuable assets of the local municipality. Origins, principles and definitions iwrm is about integrated and joinedup management. Gwp was created in 1996 to foster integrated water resources management iwrm, and to ensure the coordinated development and management of water, land and related resources by maximising economic and social welfare without compromising the sustainability of vital environmental systems. Nevertheless, care must be taken that iwrm does not become simply a. Principles for sustainable protection of cadastre areas of towns and villages against. Integrated water resource management iwrm, also known as one water, is an approach to managing water that looks holistically at the planning and management of water supply, wastewater, and stormwater systems. Pdf principles of integrated water resources management. Considering the concepts of intra and intergeneration fairness as. Iwrm sets out to reconcile multiple, competing uses for water, with legitimacy attained through public participation, and. Perceptions of integrated water resources management in myanmar. Gwp promotes iwrm by creating the conditions for freedom of discussions at global, regional, and national levels designed to support stakeholders with their practical implementation of iwrm principles. Iwrm best practices in the 4ps pilot basin towards.
The organisation for economic cooperation and development is the strategic partner for npds on water supply and sanitation, as well as economic and financial aspects of water resources management. Considering the concepts of intra and intergeneration fairness as fundament of sustainability gwp 2000. Integrated water resources management iwrm is based on the four dublin principles formulated at the international conference on water and the environment held in dublin 1992. Strategy for integrated water resources management pdf source. This problemsolving approach means that forms of water governance should follow functions of water governance. Npds on integrated water resources management iwrm. Integrated water resources management iwrm is a participatory planning and implementation process, which brings together stakeholders to determine how to meet societys longterm needs for water resources while maintaining essential ecological services, societal and economic benefits. Concepts of integrated water resources management iwrm.
Integrated water resources management iwrm international. Integrated water resources management iwrm is a complex process of. Water resources management and integrated water resources. Mar 18, 2012 the concept of integrated water resources management has been accompanied by promotion of the river basin as the logical geographical unit for its practical realisation. Water is a key driver of economic and social development while it also has a basic function in maintaining the integrity of the natural environment. Principles of integrated water resources management in. Principles of integrated water resources management iwrm. The four principles are discussed below, together with how they guide general iwrm. Iwrm sets out to reconcile multiple, competing uses for water, with legitimacy attained through public participation, and with coordination and technical competence assured through specialised basin entities or agencies where they exist.
Introduction to integrated water resources management iwrm. Resources management, integrated water resources management southern africa region workshop, mazvikadei, zimbabwe, 48 december, 2000. The main reason for compilation of the presented principles of integrated water resources management in municipalities and their river basins hereafter referred to as principles was absence of such principles in slovakia. Applying the principles of integrated water resource and. Access to information on water quality on may th,2005, the decree 5. Iwrm best practices in the 4ps pilot basin towards integrated river basin management contributed to international conference on watershed management.
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