Sustainable water provision : alternative strategy and sources in the era of climate change


Autoria(s): Lee, Shinyi; Yigitcanlar, Tan
Data(s)

2009

Resumo

As a result of rapid urbanisation, population growth, change in lifestyles, pollution and the impacts of climate change, water provision has become a critical challenge for planners and policy-makers. In the wake of increasingly difficult water provision and drought, the notion that freshwater is a finite and vulnerable resources is increasingly being realised. Many city administrations around the World are struggling to provide water security for their residents to maintain lifestyle and economic grouth. This paper review the glocalalternatives to current water sources, including that of desalination, water transfers, recycling, and integrated water management. A comparative study on alternative resources is undertaken and the results are discussed.

Formato

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Identificador

http://eprints.qut.edu.au/29547/

Relação

http://eprints.qut.edu.au/29547/1/2009005210_ePrints_24.08.11.pdf

http://www.bee.qut.edu.au/research/themes/infrastructure/events/

Lee, Shinyi & Yigitcanlar, Tan (2009) Sustainable water provision : alternative strategy and sources in the era of climate change. In Conference Proceedings of the Second Infrastructure Theme Postgraduate Conference 2009 - Rethinking Sustainable Development: Planning, Infrastructure Engineering, design and Managing Urban Infrastructure, Australia, Queensland, Brisbane, pp. 196-209.

Direitos

Copyright 2009 (please consult the authors).

This publication documents conference proceedings. Reproduction, but not modification, is permissable without the authors' consent but must be referenced appropriately. No modification of this publication's contents is allowed.

Fonte

Faculty of Built Environment and Engineering; School of Urban Development

Palavras-Chave #120507 Urban Analysis and Development #Freshwater #Climate Change #Water Provision #Infrastructure
Tipo

Conference Paper