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Mainstreaming stormwater NBS: A study in transition governance
Damman, Sigrid; Glotzbach, Raül; Gomes, Carla; Haugland, Bård Torvetjønn; Collette, RachelleSustainability transitions challenge established governance models, in terms of balancing short- and long-term objectives, adaptation and mitigation, local and global perspectives, and fostering innovation, while maintaining stability. Recent research calls for more knowledge on managing such trade-offs and tensions. We address this gap through a study on stormwater management, where current efforts to mainstre...
Towards a water-smart society: Progress in linking theory and practice
Damman, Sigrid; Schmuck, Alexandra; Oliveira, Rosário; Koop, Steven (Stef) H.A.; Almeida, Maria do Céu; Alegre, Helena; Ugarelli, Rita MariaFew scientific publications discuss the vision of the water-smart society. Our paper addresses this gap, outlining key principles of urban water–smartness and translating them into five strategic objectives to support decision-making at the local government level. Based on recent literature and dialogue with six European water Living Labs, we argue that the water-smart society must highlight societal well-being...
Drivers and barriers: proposal a new governance model (Deliverable 5.5, B-Water...
Schmidt, Luísa; Gomes, Carla; Martin, Jacobo; Quina, Ainhoa; Santos, Eric; Casals, Ignacio; Damman, Sigrid; Lund, Henrik; Glotzbach, RaulThe present report corresponds to Deliverable 5.5 of B-WaterSmart – Drivers and barriers: proposal for a new governance model”. It Alicante (Spain), Bodø (Norway), East Frisia (Germany), Flanders (Belgium), Lisbon (Portugal), and Venice (Italy), according to the 12 OECD Principles for Water Governance (2015). It includes six dedicated chapters where we analyse what improvements in the current water governance m...