Comparative analysis of hybridized solutions to water resources management in Burkina Faso, India and Peru

Everard, Mark; Loayza Muro, Raul; Bunclark, Lisa; Taboada, Rossi

Abstract

Hybridization of ‘green’ and engineered infrastructure, informed by protecting or restoring catchment processes, can resolve interconnected demands on catchment ecosystems, potentially also reversing historic degradation of socio-ecological systems. Pressures are acute in water-scarce, developing regions with episodic rainfall, exacerbated by historic presumptions favouring engineered management. Comparing conditions, histories and emerging approaches in contrasting regions – the Central Plateau of Burkina Faso, Rajasthan State (India) and Ayacucho Region (Peru) – reveals similar yet distinct approaches reflecting different starting regimes. Transferrable learning about hybridising localised, nature-based solutions and engineered technology informs the necessary transition towards a sustainable approach these and other regions.

Citation

Everard, M., Loayza Muro, R., Bunclark, L., & Taboada, R. (2021). Comparative analysis of hybridized solutions to water resources management in Burkina Faso, India and Peru. International Journal of Water Resources Development, 37(1), 94-117. https://doi.org/10.1080/07900627.2020.1712192

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Dec 21, 2019
• Online Publication Date: Feb 4, 2020
• Publication Date: Jan 1, 2021
• Deposit Date: Mar 26, 2020
• Publicly Available Date: Aug 5, 2021
• Journal: International Journal of Water Resources Development
• Print ISSN: 0790-0627
• Electronic ISSN: 1360-0648
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis (Routledge)
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 37
• Issue: 1
• Pages: 94-117
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/07900627.2020.1712192
• Keywords: sustainable water management; nature-based solutions; adaptation; India; Burkina Faso; Peru
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/4944078