Assessing Sustainable Water Management Using Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM)

• Published in: E3S web of conferences Vol. 581; p. 1040
• Main Authors: Sethi, Gaurav, Lavanya, C., Chandana, Ch, Mahajan, Sulabh, Pathani, Ashish, Khurana, Sahil, Kumar, Sunil, Alhadrawi, Dilshad A.H.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: EDP Sciences 2024
• Subjects: ecosystem health; integrated water resources management (iwrm); stakeholder engagement; sustainable water management; water governance; water policy; water shortage
• ISSN: 2267-1242; 2267-1242
• DOI: 10.1051/e3sconf/202458101040

Water shortage and management are crucial worldwide concerns affecting both wealthy and developing countries. Sustainable water management seeks to enhance water use while guaranteeing the enduring sustainability of water supplies. Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) has developed into a complete framework for tackling the complexity of water management by including environmental, social, and economic dimensions in a holistic manner. This study article evaluates the efficacy of Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) in attaining sustainable water management. This study assesses the advantages and drawbacks of Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) solutions using case studies from water-scarce areas and empirical research, emphasizing water governance, stakeholder engagement, policy integration, and ecosystem vitality. The findings underscore the crucial role of Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) in reconciling conflicting water needs, mitigating disputes over water resources, and fostering sustainable behaviors, while also revealing problems in its execution. These results provide insights for enhancing Integrated Water Resources Management frameworks to more effectively tackle future water concerns.