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 correspondente), 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)
Ano2021
Volume23
Fascículo3
Páginas556-580
Data de publicação2021-06-01
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessSim
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoWater Policy (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 1366-7017 • E-ISSN: 1996-9759
EditoraIWA Publishing (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.2166/wp.2021.239
OpenAlexW3158173549
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas1
Referências 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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