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1 Morrison, J.; Morikawa, M.; Murphy, M.; Schulte, P. 2009. Water scarcity and climate change: growing risks for businesses and investors. Boston, MA, USA: Ceres; Oakland, CA, USA: Pacific Institute. 50p.
Water management ; Water governance ; Businesses ; Industry ; Risk analysis ; Water footprint ; Water scarcity ; Climate change ; Energy
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: e-copy only Record No: H043299)
http://www.pacinst.org/reports/business_water_climate/full_report.pdf
https://vlibrary.iwmi.org/pdf/H043299.pdf
https://vlibrary.iwmi.org/pdf/H043299.pdf
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2 Myanmar. Ministry of National Planning and Economic Development. Central Statistical Organization (CSO). 2012. Statistical yearbook 2011. Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar: Central Statistical Organization (CSO). 549p.
Statistics ; Agricultural sector ; Livestock ; Fisheries ; Employment ; Education ; Rural areas ; Urban areas ; Population ; Health ; Malnutrition ; Manpower ; Gender ; Climatic data ; Forestry ; Industry ; Mining ; Electric power ; Building construction ; Trade statistics ; Foreign trade ; Domestic trade ; Foreign investment ; Tourism ; Transport ; Communication technology ; Mass media ; Public finance ; Household expenditure ; Delinquent behaviour / Myanmar
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: 310 G590 MYA Record No: H046974)
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3 Mul, Marloes; Obuobie, E.; Appoh, Richard; Kankam-Yeboah, K.; Bekoe-Obeng, E.; Amisigo, B.; Logah, F. Y.; Ghansah, Benjamin; McCartney, Matthew. 2015. Water resources assessment of the Volta River Basin. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI) 78p. (IWMI Working Paper 166) [doi: https://doi.org/10.5337/2015.220]
Water resources ; Environmental impact assessment ; River basins ; International waters ; Water management ; Water governance ; Water quality ; Water use ; Water demand ; Water power ; Water availability ; Ecosystem services ; Natural resources ; Infrastructure ; Wetlands ; Lakes ; Dams ; Policy making ; Strategies ; Livestock ; Fishing ; Industry ; Geology ; Soils ; Sedimentation ; Land use ; Hydrology ; Energy generation ; Riparian zones ; Institutions ; Economic aspects / Ghana / Burkina Faso / Volta River Basin
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: IWMI Record No: H047413)
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The ‘WISE-UP to climate’ project aims to demonstrate the value of natural infrastructure as a ‘nature-based solution’ for climate change adaptation and sustainable development. Within the Volta River Basin, both natural and built infrastructure provide livelihood benefits for people. Understanding the interrelationships between the two types of infrastructure is a prerequisite for sustainable water resources development and management. This is particularly true as pressures on water resources intensify and the impacts of climate change increase. This report provides an overview of the biophysical characteristics, ecosystem services and links to livelihoods within the basin.
4 Mul, Marloes; Obuobie, E.; Appoh, Richard; Kankam-Yeboah, K.; Bekoe-Obeng, E.; Amisigo, B.; Logah, F. Y.; Ghansah, Benjamin; McCartney, Matthew. 2015. Evaluation des ressources en eau du bassin de la Volta. In French. [Water resources assessment of the Volta River Basin]. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI) 84p. (Also in English) (IWMI Working Paper 166/Document de travail IWMI 166) [doi: https://doi.org/10.5337/2016.201]
Water resources ; Environmental impact assessment ; River basins ; International waters ; Water management ; Water governance ; Water quality ; Water use ; Water demand ; Water power ; Water availability ; Ecosystem services ; Natural resources ; Infrastructure ; Wetlands ; Lakes ; Dams ; Policy making ; Strategies ; Livestock ; Fishing ; Industry ; Geology ; Soils ; Sedimentation ; Land use ; Hydrology ; Energy generation ; Riparian zones ; Institutions ; Economic aspects / Ghana / Burkina Faso / Volta River Basin
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: IWMI Record No: H047580)
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Le projet « WISE UP to climate » vise a demontrer l'utilite des infrastructures naturelles comme une « solution basee sur la nature » pour l'adaptation au changement climatique et le developpement durable. Dans le bassin de la Volta, les infrastructures naturelles, comme les construites, offrent des benefices pour la subsistance des personnes. Comprendre les interrelations entre ces deux types d'infrastructures est une condition indispensable a une gestion et un developpement durables des ressources en eau. Cela est particulierement vrai dans un contexte ou les pressions sur les ressources en eau s'intensifient, et ou les impacts du changement climatique augmentent. Ce rapport donne un apercu des caracteristiques biophysiques, des services ecosystemiques, et de leur relation avec les moyens de subsistance dans le bassin.
5 Middleton, C.; Pengkham, S.; Tivasuradej, A. 2017. Politics of knowledge and collective action in health impact assessment in Thailand: the experience of Khao Hinsorn Community. In Suhardiman, Diana; Nicol, Alan; Mapedza, Everisto (Eds.). Water governance and collective action: multi-scale challenges. Oxon, UK: Routledge - Earthscan. pp.70-81.
Collective action ; Health hazards ; Environmental impact assessment ; Local community ; Agriculture ; Industry ; Power station / Thailand
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: IWMI Record No: H048349)
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6 Vandone, D.; Peri, M.; Baldi, L.; Tanda, A. 2018. The impact of energy and agriculture prices on the stock performance of the water industry. Water Resources and Economics, 23:14-27. [doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wre.2018.02.002]
Water market ; Industry ; Agricultural prices ; Energy sources ; Stocks ; Price indices ; Water demand ; Macroeconomic analysis ; Financing ; Risk factors ; Models
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: e-copy only Record No: H048912)
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Water issues are receiving increasing attention from policy-makers and international organizations due to water scarcity and global rising demand. Given that the demand for water is mainly driven by agriculture and energy, we use a multifactor market model to analyze the impact of agriculture and energy price trends on the price of listed companies operating in the water industry. Evidence highlights a sensitivity of water stocks returns to agriculture and energy price changes. Additionally, when using state space model to estimate dynamic beta coefficients, factor sensitivities show a time-varying behavior, especially during the 2008 economic and financial crisis.
7 Mahdad, M.; Minh, Thai Thi; Bogers, M. L. A. M.; Piccaluga, A. 2020. Joint university-industry laboratories through the lens of proximity dimensions: moving beyond geographical proximity. International Journal of Innovation Science, 12(4):433-456. [doi: https://doi.org/10.1108/IJIS-10-2019-0096]
Universities ; Industry ; Joint ventures ; Technology transfer ; Collaboration ; Innovation ; Laboratories ; Case studies ; Institutions ; Organizational dynamics ; Social aspects / Italy
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: e-copy only Record No: H050116)
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Purpose – There is little known about investigating the importance of all proximity dimensions simultaneously as a result of geographical proximity on university-industry collaborative innovation. This paper aims to answer the question of how geographically proximate university and industry influence cognitive, social, organizational, institutional and cultural proximity within university-industry joint laboratories and finally, what is the outcome of these interplays on collaborative innovation.
Design/methodology/approach – The study uses an exploratory multiple-case study approach. The results are derived from 53 in-depth, semistructured interviews with laboratory directors and representatives from both the company and the university within 8 joint laboratories of Telecom Italia (TIM). The data collection was carried out in 2014 and 2015. The analysis follows a multi-grounded theory approach and relies on a mix of deductive and inductive reasoning with the final goal of theoretical elaboration.
Findings – This study finds the role of social and cultural proximity at the individual level as a result of geographical proximity as an enabler of collaborative innovation by triggering mutual learning, trust formation and frequent interactions. Cognitive proximity at the interface level could systematically influence collaborative innovation, while organizational and institutional proximity has marginal roles in facilitating collaborative innovation. The qualitative analysis offers a conceptual framework for proximity dimensions and collaborative innovation within university-industry joint laboratories.
Design/methodology/approach – The study uses an exploratory multiple-case study approach. The results are derived from 53 in-depth, semistructured interviews with laboratory directors and representatives from both the company and the university within 8 joint laboratories of Telecom Italia (TIM). The data collection was carried out in 2014 and 2015. The analysis follows a multi-grounded theory approach and relies on a mix of deductive and inductive reasoning with the final goal of theoretical elaboration.
Findings – This study finds the role of social and cultural proximity at the individual level as a result of geographical proximity as an enabler of collaborative innovation by triggering mutual learning, trust formation and frequent interactions. Cognitive proximity at the interface level could systematically influence collaborative innovation, while organizational and institutional proximity has marginal roles in facilitating collaborative innovation. The qualitative analysis offers a conceptual framework for proximity dimensions and collaborative innovation within university-industry joint laboratories.
8 Davies, M.; Matthews, N. 2021. Water futures along China's Belt and Road Initiative in Central Asia. International Journal of Water Resources Development, 37(6):955-975. [doi: https://doi.org/10.1080/07900627.2020.1856049]
Water resources ; Water management ; International waters ; International cooperation ; Stakeholders ; Infrastructure ; Water security ; Hydropower ; Food security ; Agriculture ; Industry ; Sustainable development ; Social aspects ; Environmental impact ; Political aspects / Central Asia / China
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: e-copy only Record No: H050653)
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China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is anticipated to have wide-ranging impacts on the countries of Central Asia. This includes a significant impact to a complex and fragile water resources landscape, and the closely entwined economic, social, environmental and political context. Water resources considerations are currently not explicit in BRI policies or proposals, despite the vast variety of ways in which the initiative may interact with and influence these dynamics. This article presents an early examination of the key trade-offs and interdependencies across water management in the BRI and it includes recommendations to mitigate detrimental impact and promote sustainable delivery for the future.
9 Bednar-Friedl, B.; Knittel, N.; Raich, J.; Adams, K. M. 2022. Adaptation to transboundary climate risks in trade: investigating actors and strategies for an emerging challenge. Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews: Climate Change, 22p. (Online first) [doi: https://doi.org/10.1002/wcc.758]
Climate change adaptation ; Risk management ; International trade ; Strategies ; Trade policies ; Agriculture ; Vulnerability ; Resilience ; Awareness ; Food policies ; Government ; Infrastructure ; Research ; Industry
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: e-copy only Record No: H050942)
https://wires.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/wcc.758
https://vlibrary.iwmi.org/pdf/H050942.pdf
https://vlibrary.iwmi.org/pdf/H050942.pdf
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There is growing recognition that international trade can transmit climate risks across borders, requiring new forms of and approaches to adaptation. This advanced review synthesizes knowledge on how, by whom and where adaptation actions can be taken in the agriculture and industrial sectors to reduce these transboundary climate risks (TCRs). We find a material difference in the literature on TCRs in agriculture as compared with industrial sectors. Operational and market risks, in particular reductions in food availability, dominate in agriculture, while supply chain and trade-related risks are highlighted for industry. While the origin of the risk (source) is the primary target of adaptation to agricultural TCRs, the general governance structure, such as UNFCCC and WTO deliberations, are important targets in both sectors. Adaptation at the country of destination and along the trade network is of minor importance in both sectors. Regarding the type of adaptation option, agriculture heavily relies on trade policy, agricultural adaptation, and adaptation planning and coordination, while in industry knowledge creation, research and development, and risk management are seen as essential. Governments and the international community are identified as key actors, complemented by businesses and research as critical players in industry. Some measures, such as protectionist trade policies and irrigation, are controversial as they shift risks across countries and sectors, rather than reduce them. While more research is needed, this review shows that a critical mass of evidence on adaptation to TCRs is beginning to emerge, particularly underscoring the importance of international coordination mechanisms.
10 Taye, Meron Teferi; Haile, Alemseged Tamiru; Genet, A.; Geremew, Y.; Wassie, S.; Abebe, B.; Alemayehu, B. 2022. Data quality deterioration in the Lake Tana Sub-basin, Ethiopia: scoping study to provide streamflow and water withdrawal data. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI). 32p. (IWMI Working Paper 204) [doi: https://doi.org/10.5337/2022.208]
Hydrological data ; Data quality ; Lakes ; Stream flow ; Water extraction ; Monitoring ; Flow measurement ; Water level measurement ; Data collection ; Surface water ; Water availability ; Water use ; Irrigation schemes ; Small scale systems ; Water supply ; Urban areas ; Rural settlement ; Drinking water ; Domestic water ; Industry ; Hydropower ; Livestock ; Rainfed agriculture ; Irrigated farming ; Farmer-led irrigation ; Water resources ; Water management ; Planning ; Stakeholders ; Partnerships ; River basin institutions ; Data management ; Alliances ; Climatic data ; Models / Ethiopia / Abbay Basin / Lake Tana Sub-Basin / Gilgel Abay River / Gumara River / Ribb River
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: IWMI Record No: H051149)
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This working paper was prepared under a research project from the Future Leaders – African Independent Research (FLAIR) fellowship programme – focusing on understanding hydrological changes in the Lake Tana sub-basin, Ethiopia, due to water abstraction, land use and climate change. FLAIR is funded by the UK government’s Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) through The Royal Society, UK. The study was jointly conducted by the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) and staff of the Abbay Basin Development Office (ABDO). The paper provides information on the deterioration of streamflow data quality in the sub-basin. It demonstrates how to support the sub-basin by generating primary data and compiling current water abstraction data that are relevant for development planning. The project showed the possibility of conducting such activities with limited financial resources and time constraints but with strong collaboration. This work also demonstrated the need for a data alliance among stakeholders in the sub-basin.
11 Buisson, Marie-Charlotte; Wardak, A.; Jan, I. 2023. Demography, human development and economic conditions. In Shah, Muhammad Azeem Ali; Lautze, Jonathan; Meelad, A. (Eds.). Afghanistan–Pakistan shared waters: state of the basins. Wallingford, UK: CABI. pp.20-42. [doi: https://doi.org/10.1079/9781800622371.0003]
Demography ; Socioeconomic development ; Economic growth ; Transboundary waters ; River basins ; Poverty ; Health ; Food security ; Employment ; Migration ; Population density ; Income ; Education ; Energy ; Sustainable Development Goals ; Goal 6 Clean water and sanitation ; Agriculture ; Industry / Afghanistan / Pakistan / Kabul River Basin / Kurram River Basin / Gomal River Basin
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: e-copy only Record No: H052169)
https://www.cabidigitallibrary.org/doi/epdf/10.1079/9781800622371.0003
https://vlibrary.iwmi.org/pdf/H052169.pdf
https://vlibrary.iwmi.org/pdf/H052169.pdf
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The Kabul, Kurram, and Gomal river basins are home to approximately 43 million (authors’ own calculation) people who experience a diverse set of human and economic development realities. This chapter draws profiles of the basins in terms of demography and human and economic development. In doing so, the authors illustrate the human realities that overlie the hydrological units. This chapter presents basin-level data by combining and rescaling data for specific administrative units in Afghanistan and Pakistan. The authors find disparities between and within the two countries in terms of population size, migration dynamics, economic indicators and production of power. Despite these differences, people share similar challenges in achieving food security, poverty alleviation, and mitigation and adaptation to climate change. Improved, co-ordinated strategies and policies have the potential to strengthen the governance of these transboundary river basins and deliver better outcomes for people and resource sustainability.
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