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Wassermanagements

Wassermanagements refers to the planning, development, distribution, and governance of water resources and related infrastructure to meet human and ecological needs. In German-speaking contexts, the term covers water supply, irrigation, sanitation, flood control, wastewater management, and the protection of aquatic ecosystems, as well as the institutions and policies that regulate these activities.

Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) is a core framework, aiming to coordinate water quantity and quality

Tools and methods include hydrological modeling, demand forecasting, tariff design, licensing, information systems, and digital technologies

Challenges include aging infrastructure, funding gaps, regulatory fragmentation, data limitations, and competing uses, especially under climate

The field continues to evolve toward nature-based solutions, decentralized approaches, and greater stakeholder participation, aiming for

across
sectors
while
supporting
sustainable
development
and
climate
resilience.
The
field
covers
urban
water
systems,
agricultural
irrigation,
hydropower,
industrial
use,
and
the
management
of
stormwater
and
floods,
with
governance
at
its
center—setting
water
rights,
pricing,
permits,
monitoring,
and
accountability.
such
as
sensors,
remote
sensing,
GIS,
and
data
analytics
that
support
planning
and
operation.
variability
and
the
management
of
transboundary
basins.
Benefits
include
improved
reliability
of
supply,
reduced
flood
and
drought
risk,
better
public
health,
and
environmental
protection.
resilient,
sustainable
water
systems
that
balance
social,
economic,
and
ecological
objectives.