Strategies for Sustainable Management of Freshwater ResourcesSantosh Kumar Mishra
ABSTRACT Water
resources, being the most widespread substance to be found in the environment, occupy
a special place among other natural resources. The demand for fresh water
resources is accelerating, and competition for fresh water is increasingly of
concern to planners and policy makers. Today, the issue of
freshwater resources is an increasing problem. In many areas of the world
people do not have access to clean and sufficient drinking water. The perspectives
of sustainable use of freshwater are of great importance from an environmental
point of view. This paper aims to give an insight into key issues
connected with sustainable use and management of freshwater resources. It
outlines the framework within which environmental issues, such as forests and
floods, affect availability of freshwater across the regions of the globe. The
paper also presents key strategic interventions required for the purpose of
ensuring sustainable use and management of freshwater resources at macro and
micro levels. Secondary data have been used and nature of analysis is
descriptive. The paper concludes that addressing water problems
requires an inter-sectoral approach that recognizes the interlinkages (for example, between land and
water, agriculture and water, technology and water, health and water) that
affect water management.
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