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Water footprint assessment

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Economic implications pertain to the comprehensive assessment of direct and indirect water use by consumers and producers. Management strategies include optimization of water use in supply chains, product labeling, and consumer awareness initiatives.

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Virtual water trade

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Economic implications concern the indirect water use embodied in traded goods, affecting water resource allocation globally. Management strategies include water footprint assessments, trade policy adjustments, and international agreements.

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Water conservation

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Economic implications involve cost savings and extending the lifespan of existing water supplies. Management strategies involve public education campaigns, regulatory measures, and technological innovations to reduce consumption.

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Surface water pollution

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Economic implications include cleanup costs, health expenditures, and loss of aquatic ecosystem services. Management strategies involve enforcing water quality standards, point source pollution control, and promoting best management practices in agriculture.

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Groundwater governance

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Economic implications involve managing a common-pool resource for equitable and sustainable use. Management strategies involve defining access rights, establishing monitoring systems, and promoting collective management approaches.

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Water and agriculture nexus

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Economic implications include the critical role of water in food production and potential competition for resources. Management strategies include precision irrigation, crop water requirement studies, and the promotion of water-efficient crops.

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Green infrastructure for water management

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Economic implications include cost-effective solutions for stormwater management and water quality improvement. Management strategies encompass urban green spaces, green roofs, and permeable pavement.

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Water quality trading

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Economic implications are related to cost-effectiveness in meeting water quality standards. Management strategies include setting up water quality credit markets, point-source collaborations with non-point sources, and regulatory frameworks.

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Transboundary water management

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Economic implications involve negotiation over shared resources leading to potential conflicts or cooperation. Management strategies include international agreements, joint management bodies, and integrated watershed management.

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Watershed protection

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Economic implications involve safeguarding water quantity and quality for downstream users. Management strategies include land-use regulations, restoration initiatives, and payment for watershed services programs.

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Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and water

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Economic implications relate to the investment needed to achieve clean water and sanitation for all by 2030. Management strategies include government-led initiatives, international cooperation, and public-private partnerships.

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Floodplain management

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Economic implications relate to property damage and business disruption costs. Management strategies involve zoning, development restrictions, and construction of levees or floodwalls.

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Industrial water use

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Economic implications pertain to the significant water needs for industrial activities and effluent generation. Management strategies include cleaner production techniques, industrial recycling and reuse, and environmental compliance standards.

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Water pricing

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Economic implications revolve around affecting water demand and infrastructure investment. Management strategies include tiered pricing, full-cost recovery pricing, and subsidies for essential use.

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Irrigation efficiency

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Economic implications include water savings and increased productivity. Management strategies consist of adopting modern irrigation technologies, precision agriculture, and incentivizing conservation practices.

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Water-energy nexus

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Economic implications involve the interdependency of water and energy systems, affecting resource management costs. Management strategies include energy-efficient water treatment, conjunctive use of water and energy, and integrated planning approaches.

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Aquifer depletion

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Economic implications include increased costs for well deepening, reduced water availability for agriculture and industry, and potential land subsidence. Management strategies involve sustainable withdrawal, artificial recharge, and conservation policies.

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Drought impact assessment

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Economic implications involve agricultural losses, increased fire risk, and scarcity pricing. Management strategies include drought monitoring, water use restrictions, and emergency relief programs.

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Public-private partnerships in water

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Economic implications are tied to leveraging private sector efficiency and investment for water service delivery. Management strategies include contract management for service provision, risk sharing arrangements, and regulatory oversight.

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Ecosystem services valuation

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Economic implications involve understanding the full worth of natural water systems for informed decision making. Management strategies comprise cost-benefit analysis, payment for ecosystem services schemes, and conservation investment.

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Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM)

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Economic implications involve holistic planning for sustainable water use. Management strategies include stakeholder engagement, cross-sectoral coordination, and balancing social, economic, and environmental objectives.

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Water risk assessment

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Economic implications include business continuity risks and investment stability in water-intensive sectors. Management strategies involve risk mapping, climate scenario analysis, and integrating water considerations into financial decision-making.

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Water conflict resolution

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Economic implications include the potential for disputes over water allocation and usage. Management strategies include conflict prevention mechanisms, mediation processes, and cooperative basin management.

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Blue economy

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Economic implications concern the sustainable use of ocean and freshwater resources for economic growth. Management strategies include sustainable fisheries management, marine spatial planning, and water tourism development.

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Water-related disaster management

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Economic implications include the costs of emergency response, recovery, and rebuilding infrastructure. Management strategies involve disaster risk assessments, early warning systems, and resilience-building in water infrastructure.

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Hydropower

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Economic implications relate to renewable energy generation and potential displacement of communities. Management strategies include ecosystem impact assessments, multi-purpose dam planning, and compensation mechanisms for affected people.

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Urban water demand management

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Economic implications relate to the cost of supply infrastructure and peak demand challenges. Management strategies include water-saving fixtures, landscape ordinances, and demand-responsive pricing mechanisms.

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Wastewater treatment and reuse

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Economic implications include public health benefits and resource recovery opportunities. Management strategies involve the development of advanced treatment technologies, effluent standards, and incentives for industrial reuse.

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Innovations in water technology

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Economic implications relate to the cost reduction and efficiency improvement of water services. Management strategies include R&D investment, technology adoption subsidies, and intellectual property incentives.

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Saltwater intrusion

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Economic implications involve the degradation of freshwater resources, affecting agricultural land and drinking water sources. Management strategies include controlled groundwater extraction, barrier construction, and managed aquifer recharge.

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Desalination economics

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Economic implications encompass high energy costs and investment in technology. Management strategies comprise cost reduction research, public-private partnerships, and integrating renewable energy sources.

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Water scarcity

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Economic implications affect food security, industrial production, and health. Management strategies involve demand management, water rationing, and investment in water-saving technologies.

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Water market and allocation

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Economic implications include achieving allocative efficiency and distributional equity. Management strategies involve establishing water rights, enabling water trading, and ensuring environmental flows.

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Climate change and water resources

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Economic implications relate to water supply variability, increased frequency of extreme weather events, and adaptation costs. Management strategies encompass climate modeling, infrastructure adjustment, and water resource diversification.

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Catchment area management

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Economic implications involve maintaining the health of watersheds for reliable water supply. Management strategies include riparian buffer zones, pollution source control, and community-led conservation efforts.

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Water infrastructure financing

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Economic implications encompass the cost of construction, maintenance, and upgrade of water supply systems. Management strategies include public finance initiatives, private sector investment, and innovative funding mechanisms.

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Rainwater harvesting

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Economic implications involve reducing demand on conventional water supplies and providing resilience to water shortages. Management strategies include incentives for installation, integration with building codes, and public awareness campaigns.

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Water-related disease burden

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Economic implications involve healthcare costs and productivity losses due to waterborne illnesses. Management strategies entail improving water sanitation and hygiene, disease surveillance, and public health campaigns.

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