Sustainable Water Management: Balancing Economic, Social, and Environmental Needs
Objectives: To explore the challenges of balancing economic, social, and environmental needs in sustainable water management. To examine innovative solutions for conserving water, ensuring its equitable distribution, and building resilience against climate change. To investigate the role of policy interventions, community engagement, and technological advancements (e.g., AI, smart water monitoring) in achieving water security. To review key strategies and case studies related to sustainable water management practices and their effectiveness. Methods: Analyzing key case studies and strategies in water sustainability across different regions. Studying approaches such as Integrated Water Resource Management (IWRM), BlueGreen Infrastructure, Sponge Cities, and water reuse technologies. Reviewing the potential roles of policy, technology, and community involvement in improving water resource management. Results: The research identifies successful strategies and best practices for water sustainability, including IWRM, BlueGreen Infrastructure, Sponge Cities, and water reuse technologies. Technological advancements like AI and smart water monitoring systems play a significant role in improving water management. The study highlights the importance of governance, public-private partnerships, and nature-based solutions to address water scarcity and climate change. Conclusion: Achieving long-term water resource sustainability requires an integrated approach that combines innovative technologies, efficient governance, and nature-based solutions. The study emphasizes the role of policy interventions, community engagement, and collaboration between the public and private sectors in ensuring water security. The findings indicate that addressing water scarcity and climate change requires collaborative efforts and sustainable management practices that are resilient and adaptable.
Authors
- Xuan Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6640-453X)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Lifestyle and SDGs Review
- Published
- 2025-05-08
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.47172/2965-730x.sdgsreview.v5.n05.pe06606
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Water resources management and optimization
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.15