Systems water management for catchment scale processes: development and demonstration of a systems analysis framework. Chief Scientist's Group report
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Sustainability, Environment, Development & Planning
Abstract
Reports on a project which explored a systems-based approach to water management, specifically the Systems Water Management for Catchment Scale Processes (CASYWat) project. Provides background covering global context of environmental management, focus on water management and the role of systems thinking before giving context including the government's 25 environment plan, the Cumbria Catchment Pioneer, collaboration with the Royal Academy of Engineering and overview of the CASYWat project. Details the approach used focusing on systems thinking concepts, Systems Water Management Framework, the SYWM meta-model and case studies. Also looks at water management system maps.
Author
Mijic, A.
Subjects
- Waste planning
- Water catchment and supply, sewerage
- Planning and development
- Environmental planning/land
- Other planning disciplines
- Land use planning
Publisher History
The Environment Agency is responsible for protecting and improving the environment in England and Wales. They publish a range of technical guidance, reports, policies and research material to promote a cleaner and healthier place to live in.
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