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Bridging the water information gap requires better communication between policymakers and scientists. The Driving forces, Pressures, State, Impact, and Response (DPSIR) framework structures this communication, improving information specificity but may introduce bias.

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Area of Science:

Environmental science
Water resource management
Policy analysis

Background:

Policymakers frequently report a lack of actionable information for effective water management.
This 'water information gap' stems from inadequate communication between information users (policymakers) and producers (scientists).

Purpose of the Study:

To structure the process of specifying information needs to improve communication in water management.
To evaluate the utility of the Driving forces, Pressures, State, Impact, and Response (DPSIR) indicator framework in organizing information for policy objectives.

Main Methods:

Analysis of the 'water information gap' and communication barriers.
Development of a structured process for specifying information needs.
Application and evaluation of the DPSIR framework in three pilot projects.

Main Results:

The DPSIR framework provides a structured approach to break down policy objectives into specific information needs.
Implementation of the structured process, using DPSIR, improved communication between information users and producers.
The DPSIR framework demonstrated utility in narrowing the water information gap.

Conclusions:

The DPSIR framework is a valuable tool for enhancing communication and structuring information needs in water management.
While effective, the DPSIR framework may introduce a bias towards water management issues and might not encompass all relevant information requirements.