word
integrated water resources management
in-teh-GRAY-tid WAW-ter REE-sors-ez MAN-ij-ment
ˌɪntɪˈɡreɪtɪd ˈwɔːtər rɪˈsɔːrsɪz ˈmænɪdʒməntListen
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Syllable breakdown
integratedwaterresourcesmanagement
Dictionary meaning
a process that promotes coordinated development and management of water, land, and related resources across all sectors and stakeholder groups to maximise economic and social welfare without compromising the sustainability of vital ecosystems; endorsed by the UN since the 1992 Dublin Principles
Examples
- Integrated water resources management requires cooperation between farmers, urban planners, and environmental regulators.
- The country adopted integrated water resources management to reconcile competing demands from agriculture, industry, and municipalities.
Synonyms: IWRM, integrated water management, river basin planning
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