In a new article published in Annual Review of Environment and Resources, Jesper Svensson and international researchers and practitioners argue that water crises are fundamentally challenges of local governance.
The authors highlight how decisions about water are shaped by power relations, issues of justice, and access to local knowledge. They argue that more sustainable and equitable solutions require greater attention to these dimensions in water decision-making.
By combining perspectives from the social sciences with practical experience, the study shows how alternative approaches to water governance can help address complex water challenges at both local and global levels.
Authors: Jesper Svensson et al.
Publication: Heterodox Thinking on Water Economics, Values, and Governance
Journal: Annual Review of Environment and Resources
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