Risk Management for Water Professionals: Technical, Psychological and Sociological Underpinnings

This book provides a comprehensive view of the different theories of risk management in water,challenging traditional notions of risk and introducing psychological and sociological underpinnings to decision-making. It proposes evidence-based actions for policymakers to implement and highlights the importance of understanding biases to encourage new and innovative methods in water management.

Format: Hardback
Length: 90 pages
Publication date: 17 April 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into diverse theories of risk management in water, drawing from recent studies to guide practitioners in their risk practices. While risk is often discussed in technical and engineering terms when it comes to water, the book argues that this approach leads to poor decision-making, particularly when water intersects with social elements and communities. Challenging these traditional notions of risk, the book introduces the psychological and sociological underpinnings of water risk decisions. It advocates for a broader perspective of risk-based thinking and proposes evidence-based actions for policymakers to implement directly.

Drawing on primary research conducted with water professionals across various roles, the book highlights how psychological inputs, such as dread and reputation, can create barriers to implementing novel water solutions or projects. By understanding the biases covered in this book, water practitioners can work to support processes that encourage new and innovative methods in water management.

This book is of immense interest to professionals working in water management, including those in government roles, planning departments, and consultancies. It is also an excellent resource for students studying water resource management and risk studies more broadly.

Weight: 234g
Dimension: 143 x 223 x 12 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032556598