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Indicators for transboundary river management.

C M Lorenz1, A J Gilbert, W P Cofino

  • 1Witteveen & Bos Consulting Engineers, Deventer, The Netherlands. c.lorenz@witbo.nl

Environmental Management
|July 5, 2001
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This study develops a framework for integrated river basin management indicators. These indicators track river health, pressures, and societal impacts, aiding decision-making for transboundary water resources.

Area of Science:

  • Environmental Science
  • Water Resource Management
  • Ecosystem Monitoring

Background:

  • Integrated river basin management (IRBM) requires effective tools for complex, multifunctional river use.
  • Transboundary river basins present unique challenges due to multiple jurisdictions and competing interests.
  • Existing management approaches often lack comprehensive indicators for assessing system-wide performance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the potential of indicators for integrated river basin management.
  • To develop a robust set of indicators specifically for managing transboundary river basins.
  • To provide a structured approach for indicator development and application in water resource governance.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of indicator potential in IRBM.

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  • Development of a conceptual model for indicator construction.
  • Selection and specification of variables based on defined criteria (pressure, state, impact, response).

    • Main Results:

    • A comprehensive set of indicators was developed, covering river pressures, ecosystem state, impacts on goods/services, and societal response.
    • The proposed indicators provide integrated information on resource use, cause-effect relationships, and trade-offs at the river basin scale.
    • A framework for task division and responsibilities in indicator development and application was outlined.

    Conclusions:

    • Indicators are crucial for effective IRBM, meeting information needs of policymakers and facilitating inter-level coordination.
    • The developed indicator set offers a scalable solution for monitoring and managing transboundary river basins.
    • Clear roles and responsibilities are essential for successful indicator implementation in river basin governance.