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Water as a Social Opportunity |
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Often when water is thought about, the focus is on problems, challenges, and crises. In November 2012, a group of researchers came together at Queen’s University with the idea that it is more illuminating and constructive to think about water as an opportunity.
Water as a Social Opportunity conveys the idea that the ways in which society responds to water-related challenges has the potential to yield a variety of positive outcomes not just for water, or the economy, but for society more broadly. Contributors consider water issues across Canada from this original perspective, and suggest this concept as a basis for developing a long-overdue national water strategy in Canada.
Water as a Social Opportunity conveys the idea that the ways in which society responds to water-related challenges has the potential to yield a variety of positive outcomes not just for water, or the economy, but for society more broadly. Contributors consider water issues across Canada from this original perspective, and suggest this concept as a basis for developing a long-overdue national water strategy in Canada.
Details
Part of the Queen's Policy Studies Series (number 185.5 in series)
172 Pages, 6 x 9
Queen's Policy Studies Series - School of Policy Studies
ISBN 9781553394358
October 2015
Formats: Paperback, eBook
“With a refreshing outlook on a challenging and timely subject, this collection provides diverse critical analyses of water governance issues from a Canadian context, and a comprehensive picture of water as an opportunity to build relationships and change our ways of thinking. We are called upon to be inspired and transformed by water, in order to make a better future - together.” The Goose, A Journal of Arts, Environment, and Culture in Canada
Seanna L. Davidson completed her PhD in geography at the University of Waterloo with the Water Policy and Governance Group, and spent two years working with the Waterloo Institute for Social Innovation and Resilience.
Jamie Linton is an adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Geography at Queen’s University and a fellow at the Queen’s Institute for Energy and Environmental Policy.
Warren E. Mabee is an associate professor in the Department of Geography at Queen’s University, Canada Research Chair in Renewable Energy Development and Implementation, and director of the Queen’s Institute for Energy and Environmental Policy.
Jamie Linton is an adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Geography at Queen’s University and a fellow at the Queen’s Institute for Energy and Environmental Policy.
Warren E. Mabee is an associate professor in the Department of Geography at Queen’s University, Canada Research Chair in Renewable Energy Development and Implementation, and director of the Queen’s Institute for Energy and Environmental Policy.
Contents
Preface v
Water as a Social Opportunity 1
- Jamie Linton
Water as an Opportunity to Reconcile Societal Goals of Prosperity,Equity and Sustainability: 15
The Seven Water Habits of a Highly SuccessfulSociety
- Ralph Pentland
Water: An Ethical Opportunity for Canada 29
- Jeremy J. Schmidt
Water Governance: Restoring Sustainable Use through Indigenous Values 53
- Merrell-Ann S. Phare and Brendan Mulligan
Water as a Governance Opportunity 63
- Alice Cohen
Changing Societal Values: Implications for WaterManagement and Social Opportunities 79
- Henning Bjornlund and Vibeke Bjornlund
Reconsidering Recent Trends in Municipal Governance: Lessons from Water Supply
in Ontario, Canada 95
- Kathryn Furlong
The Great Lakes Futures Roundtable as Watershed Governance 115
- Rick Findlay
Water as an Opportunity for Social Engagement: The Tale of Two Strategies 129
- Hilary Van Welter
Waterlution 145
- Seanna Davidson
Conclusion 157
- Seanna Davidson and Suzanne von der Porten
Preface v
Water as a Social Opportunity 1
- Jamie Linton
Water as an Opportunity to Reconcile Societal Goals of Prosperity,Equity and Sustainability: 15
The Seven Water Habits of a Highly SuccessfulSociety
- Ralph Pentland
Water: An Ethical Opportunity for Canada 29
- Jeremy J. Schmidt
Water Governance: Restoring Sustainable Use through Indigenous Values 53
- Merrell-Ann S. Phare and Brendan Mulligan
Water as a Governance Opportunity 63
- Alice Cohen
Changing Societal Values: Implications for WaterManagement and Social Opportunities 79
- Henning Bjornlund and Vibeke Bjornlund
Reconsidering Recent Trends in Municipal Governance: Lessons from Water Supply
in Ontario, Canada 95
- Kathryn Furlong
The Great Lakes Futures Roundtable as Watershed Governance 115
- Rick Findlay
Water as an Opportunity for Social Engagement: The Tale of Two Strategies 129
- Hilary Van Welter
Waterlution 145
- Seanna Davidson
Conclusion 157
- Seanna Davidson and Suzanne von der Porten
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