Who may use scarce water? An expedition into the normative basis of sustainable decision-making norms for sustainable water use

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ID21697255
AutoresAnna Schlattmann (0000-0002-1118-2570, Leibniz University Hannover, autor de correspondencia), Na''Ama Teschner (0000-0003-4309-1056, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev), Na'ama Teschner (Ben-Gurion University of the Negev), Christina von Haaren (0000-0003-4457-2409, Leibniz University Hannover)
Año2021
Volumen23
Número3
Páginas556-580
Fecha de publicación2021-06-01
Peer ReviewedSí
Open AccessSí
TipoARTICLE
RevistaWater Policy (JOURNAL)
Identificadores de la revistaISSN: 1366-7017 • E-ISSN: 1996-9759
EditorialIWA Publishing (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.2166/wp.2021.239
OpenAlexW3158173549
IdiomaEN
Citas recibidas1
Referencias citadas27

Water is becoming an increasingly contested resource. Today, the sustainability of water use is assessed with different indicator frameworks that usually refer to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) or other norms. Classifying international norms and the subsequent indicators for assessment according to their legitimacy will increase the practical relevance of assessment results. The classification will enable addressees to differentiate between mandatory obligations in water management and additional more ambitious targets for decisions on sustainable water distribution. This study presents 11 standards for sustainable water distribution which have been classified based on legitimacy and specificity. A literature review identified relevant international norms that were subsequently classified. Suggestions for the implementation of the standards and priorities in assessment methods are discussed. Through the new set of standards, assessment results can transparently be communicated to policymakers, NGOs and business and support them to identify their obligations for sustainable water use

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