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A meta-model of socio-hydrological phenomena for sustainable water management

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  • A. Mijic

    (Imperial College London)

  • L. Liu

    (Imperial College London)

  • J. O’Keeffe

    (Dublin City University
    Imperial College London)

  • B. Dobson

    (Imperial College London)

  • K. P. Chun

    (University of the West of England)

Abstract

Overemphasizing technological solutions in water management without considering the broader systems perspective can result in unintended consequences. For example, infrastructure interventions for drought adaptation may inadvertently increase flood risk, illustrating a socio-hydrological phenomenon. Here we propose a systems meta-model that reveals the complex mechanisms and feedback loops underlying the critical human–water interactions. We show that the unintended outcomes of water management decisions result from the lack of integration and coordination of the feedback loops. The insights highlight the importance of considering environmental capacity in water management, as well as the necessity for integrated assessment and coordinated solutions for long-term sustainability.

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  • A. Mijic & L. Liu & J. O’Keeffe & B. Dobson & K. P. Chun, 2024. "A meta-model of socio-hydrological phenomena for sustainable water management," Nature Sustainability, Nature, vol. 7(1), pages 7-14, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:nat:natsus:v:7:y:2024:i:1:d:10.1038_s41893-023-01240-3
    DOI: 10.1038/s41893-023-01240-3
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