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

verfasst von

Anna Schlattmann, Naama Teschner, Christina von Haaren

Abstract

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.

Organisationseinheit(en)

Institut für Umweltplanung

Externe Organisation(en)

Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU)

Typ

Artikel

Journal

WATER POLICY

Band

23

Seiten

556-580

Anzahl der Seiten

25

ISSN

1366-7017

Publikationsdatum

28.04.2021

Publikationsstatus

Veröffentlicht

Peer-reviewed

Ja

ASJC Scopus Sachgebiete

Geografie, Planung und Entwicklung, Gewässerkunde und -technologie, Management, Monitoring, Politik und Recht

Ziele für nachhaltige Entwicklung

SDG 6 – Sauberes Wasser und sanitäre Einrichtungen

Elektronische Version(en)

https://doi.org/10.2166/wp.2021.239 (Zugang: Offen)