Sociocultural dimensions in water resources management: policies, practices, and challenges
Sociocultural Dimensions in Water Resources Management: Policies, Practices, and Challenges critically explores the complex challenges of ensuring sustainable development and effective water governance amid diverse cultural contexts. Through a compilation of insightful case studies and research from across Asia, the book emphasizes the importance of acknowledging and incorporating cultural values, traditional knowledge, and community engagement in water resources management strategies. It also sheds light on the challenges and opportunities of adopting culturally sensitive approaches that recognize the intrinsic value of sociocultural dimensions in shaping sustainable water governance models.
