Towards a transdisciplinary approach for the sustainable management of water resources

Towards a transdisciplinary approach for the sustainable management of water resources

The UNESCO’s Ecohydrology Programme is a scientific programme to understand and elucidate the dynamic relationships between hydrological, social and ecological systems; to consider how these act upon each other, and to seek new ways to balance human and environmental needs for water resources.

UNESCO and Ecohydrology:

UNESCO’s International Hydrological Programme (IHP) and the Man and the Biosphere Programme (MAB) have played an important role in defining the concept of ecohydrology and guiding its implementation since the late 1990s.

The concept of ecohydrology developed within the framework
of UNESCO's International Hydrological Programme (IHP) was inspired by conclusions from the International Conference on Water and the Environment, Dublin, 1992.

The aims of the programme are:

to advance the integration of social, ecological and hydrological research; and
to generate outcomes that enable the development of effective policies and practices.

The Steering Committee of the Ecohydrology Programme met in Paris, France from 20 to 21 June 2008 to discuss the new proposed structure for the programme and how to move towards the adoption of a transdisciplinary approach to the management of water resources.

Related Links:
:: UNESCO Ecohydrology
:: Ecohydrology Brochure [.pdf - 1MB]
:: UNESCO Water Portal
:: International Hydrological Programme (IHP)
:: Man and the Biosphere Programme (MAB)

Contact:
:: UNESCO Ecohydrology
:: Lisa Hiwasaki (UNESCO-IHP)

UNESCO SC
19-06-2008




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