Global trends and challenges in water science, research and management

• Main Authors: Zainudin, Zaki, Koning, Wendell, Weyand, Michael, Kelderman, Peter, Crabtree, Bob
• Format: Monograph
• Language: English; English
• Published: International Water Association 2012
• Subjects: TC401 River, lake, and water-supply engineering (General); TD169 Environmental protection; TD201 Water supply for domestic and industrial purposes
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/3289/1/Global_Trends_and_Challenges_in_Water_Science_Final_V4_BC19062011_-_Zaki.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/3289/4/IWA_SG_Global_trends_2011_lower_resolution.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/3289/

Leaps and bounds have been made in areas related to river basin management on a global scale, inline with various technological advances of the 21st century. This chapter reviews 6 emerging trends related to water science, research and management.