Offers an account of the history of water policy in Spain since the beginnings of the 20th century. This book presents a synopsis of the physical, economic, environmental and climatic bases of Spain, also covering corresponding political topics. It reviews major constraints and opportunities that are relevant to face major water policy challenges. INDICE: 1. Scope and objectives Part I. The natural resource base, the environment and the economy 2. Physical and Hydrological Characteristics 3. The State of Water Ecosystems 4. Major Processes Degrading Freshwater Resources andEcosystems 5. Water Uses in Transition 6. Water Footprint and Virtual Water Trade in Spain Part II. Constraints and social perceptions 7. Drought and Climate Risks 8. Water Supply in Urban Areas 9. Changing Water Discourses in a Modern Society Part III. Water Law, Institutions and Policies 10. Water Sector Regulation and Liberalization 11. The Foundations and Principles of Modern Water Law 12. Institutions and Institutional Reform in the Spanish Water Sector: a Historical Perspective 13. Trends in Water Pricing and Markets 14. Issues Related to Intensive Groundwater Use 15. Making Groundwater Institutionally Visible16. Facing the Challenges of Implementing the European Water Directive in Spain 17. Public Participation in Developing and Improving Water Governance 18. The Spanish and Portuguese Cooperation over their Transboundary Basins 19. The end of Large-Scale Water Projects Part IV. Conclusions 20. Meeting Future Water Challenges: Spain's Strengths and Weaknesses Author index
- ISBN: 978-0-415-55411-4
- Editorial: CRC Press
- Encuadernacion: Tela
- Páginas: 254
- Fecha Publicación: 01/09/2009
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés