Groundwater: Recent Advances in Interdisciplinary Knowledge

Groundwater is essential for our daily lives, yet it is often poorly managed and governed. This book contributes to the UN Water Groundwater Year and aims to make the invisible visible through case studies from around the world. It highlights recent advances in interdisciplinary knowledge on groundwater governance, management, practice, and science-policy interfaces.

Format: Hardback
Length: 370 pages
Publication date: 21 February 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Groundwater, an invisible yet profound force, exerts its influence across every aspect of our lives. It sustains our drinking water, sanitation systems, food supply, and natural environment. However, its invisibility often leads to inadequate information, management, and governance, resulting in subpar practices. This book contributes to the United Nations Water Groundwater Year (2022) and the global effort to "make the invisible, visible." Through a comprehensive collection of worldwide case studies spanning the Americas, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East (MENA) region, including transboundary aquifers, the chapters in this edited volume showcase significant advancements in interdisciplinary knowledge regarding the governance, management, practices, and science-policy interfaces of groundwater.

This insightful resource is invaluable for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners in the fields of environmental policies, water laws, climate change, and groundwater governance. It includes a new Introduction, while the other chapters were originally published in Water International. By highlighting the importance of groundwater and its multifaceted challenges, this book aims to foster better understanding, effective management, and sustainable utilization of this vital resource for the well-being of present and future generations.

Weight: 870g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032386072