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  • Ecosystem-based water security and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

    Author(s)
    Vorosmarty, Charles J
    Osuna, Vanesa Rodriguez
    Cak, Anthony D
    Bhaduri, Anik
    Bunn, Stuart E
    Corsi, Fabio
    Gastelumendi, Jorge
    Green, Pamela
    Harrison, Ian
    Lawford, Richard
    Marcotullio, Peter J
    McClain, Michael
    McDonald, Robert
    McIntyre, Peter
    Palmer, Margaret
    Robarts, Richard D
    Szollosi-Nagy, Andras
    Tessler, Zachary
    Uhlenbrook, Stefan
    Griffith University Author(s)
    Bhaduri, Anik
    Bunn, Stuart E.
    Year published
    2018
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    Abstract
    The economic development-environmental protection dichotomy is an out-dated construct. A 21st century approach to the world's water problems is progressively being developed by researchers and practitioners, who are combining traditional and ecosystem-based engineering systems to yield cost-effective solutions. Given the continuing and widespread loss of ecological services and functions, water security in a multi-generational, SDG context requires a meaningful, global commitment to redirect the current downward trajectory in both (i) the state of the world's ecosystems and the services they provide to society, and (ii) our ...
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    The economic development-environmental protection dichotomy is an out-dated construct. A 21st century approach to the world's water problems is progressively being developed by researchers and practitioners, who are combining traditional and ecosystem-based engineering systems to yield cost-effective solutions. Given the continuing and widespread loss of ecological services and functions, water security in a multi-generational, SDG context requires a meaningful, global commitment to redirect the current downward trajectory in both (i) the state of the world's ecosystems and the services they provide to society, and (ii) our collective level of stewardship of these important resources. Achieving sustainable water security will require overcoming strategic challenges related to protected areas, ecosystem-based solutions research, water observatories and expanded technical readiness. It also needs to address other limitations and demands related to water infrastructure, economies, human settlements and water quality, sanitation and health. Four globally significant actions can support the adoption of more efficient and sustainable water futures: green infrastructure watershed banks, an accelerated global research and solutions program, a new global water-ecosystem services observatory, and an improved technical capacity/workforce development initiative. Finally, the engagement of relevant stakeholders from academia, government, the private sector and civil society are needed to ensure that humankind will be able to meet its water security goals and commitments, including those expressed in the sustainable development agenda.
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    Conference Title
    ECOHYDROLOGY & HYDROBIOLOGY
    Volume
    18
    Issue
    4
    DOI
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecohyd.2018.07.004
    Subject
    Marine and estuarine ecology (incl. marine ichthyology)
    Publication URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/10072/382798
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