Negotiating Water Rights
Negotiating Water Rights by Bryan Randolph Bruns, published by Intermediate Technology in 2000, offers a comprehensive examination of water rights amid increasing scarcity and competition. This edition spans 394 pages and is presented in English, providing a detailed overview of the complexities surrounding water resource management through various global case studies.
Readers will find an in-depth analysis of the diverse range of water rights and the foundations for claims to this vital resource. The book highlights local experiences in negotiating these rights and emphasizes opportunities for empowering farmers in managing water resources. It begins with a review of conceptual frameworks that aid in understanding conflicts over limited water supplies, followed by case studies from countries such as Nepal, India, and Spain, concluding with insights on the implications for future research and action.
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This book presents a thorough exploration of water rights in the
context of growing water scarcity and competition.
The book uses case studies from across the globe to identify the range
of water rights and bases for claims on the resource; presents local experiences in negotiating water rights; and discusses opportunities to empower farmers in water resource management.
The introductory chapter reviews conceptual frameworks that can help to better manage and understand conflicts over scarce water. The following chapters present cases from Nepal, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Indonesia, Burkina Faso, Spain and New Mexico. The book concludes with a chapter on implications for research and action.
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