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Social Science Contributions to Groundwater Governance

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posted on 2023-05-22, 17:56 authored by Curtis, A, Mitchell, M, Mendham, E
All environments have been modified by human activity and those interactions produce “winners” and “losers”. Improvements require changes in human behaviour, especially when these activities deny opportunities for future generations. However, changing human behaviour can be difficult to accomplish. We need to establish better ways to reach and implement sound decisions. For social researchers, a key assumption is that complex and difficult natural resource management (NRM) issues are often best addressed by engaging stakeholders in processes that involve dialogue, learning and action – that is, by engaging and building human and social capital. In this chapter we identify some of the social research principles and practices that will enhance groundwater governance. Social researchers have developed principles and approaches for effective stakeholder engagement, social impact assessment, collaborative approaches for NRM governance and changing the use and management of land and water by rural landholders. We conclude with a discussion of some of the challenges for social scientists contributing to larger integrated programs.

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Publication title

Integrated Groundwater Management: Concepts, Approaches and Challenges

Editors

AJ Jakeman, O Barreteau, RJ Hunt, J-D Rinaudo, A Ross

Pagination

477-492

ISBN

978-3-319-23575-2

Department/School

School of Geography, Planning and Spatial Sciences

Publisher

Springer

Place of publication

San Francisco, United States

Extent

28

Rights statement

Copyright 2016 The Author(s)

Repository Status

  • Restricted

Socio-economic Objectives

Other environmental management not elsewhere classified

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