Water governance, ecosystems and sustainability: A review of progress in South Africa

Quinn, Nevil; Quinn, N W

Abstract

It is approaching two decades since South Africa's democratic transformation introduced a visionary approach to water resources management. The earlier challenges of water law reform have given way to the greater undertaking of implementation. This paper reviews progress in relation to 7 of the 10 key challenges of the Africa Water Vision 2025. Progress in many areas has been slow, including establishment of catchment management institutions and implementation of environmental flows. Concerns remain regarding poor water quality and aquatic ecosystem health. A significant threat is the persistent shortage of skilled water professionals. © 2012 Copyright 2012 International Water Resources Association.

Citation

Quinn, N., & Quinn, N. W. (2012). Water governance, ecosystems and sustainability: A review of progress in South Africa. Water International, 37(7), 760-772. https://doi.org/10.1080/02508060.2012.741999

• Journal Article Type: Review
• Publication Date: Nov 1, 2012
• Journal: Water International
• Print ISSN: 0250-8060
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis (Routledge)
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 37
• Issue: 7
• Pages: 760-772
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/02508060.2012.741999
• Keywords: integrated water resource management, South Africa, water law and policy, catchment management agency, ecological reserve, skills shortage
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/942536
• Publisher URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02508060.2012.741999