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Institutional paradigm shift: transitions in stormwater management principles
Carlos A Novaes1, Rui Cunha Marques2
1IST - Research and Innovation in Civil Engineering for Sustainability (CERIS), Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon, Av. Rovisco Pais 01, Lisbon, 1049-001, Portugal. carlos.novaes@tecnico.ulisboa.pt.
Environmental Science and Pollution Research International
|October 4, 2022
Summary
Urban stormwater systems require more than technology; a shift in socio-institutional thinking is crucial for managing climate change and urban growth effectively.
Area of Science:
- Urban planning
- Environmental engineering
- Public administration
Background:
- Stormwater systems are critical urban infrastructure, often overlooked and costly.
- Current systems face challenges due to weak institutional and organizational frameworks.
- Technological solutions alone are insufficient for effective stormwater management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the need for a paradigm shift in stormwater management.
- To emphasize the inadequacy of purely technological approaches.
- To advocate for a socio-institutional approach addressing contemporary urban challenges.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on urban stormwater management practices.
- Analysis of existing institutional and organizational structures.
- Case study examination of sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) implementation.
Main Results:
- Stormwater management is hampered by institutional weaknesses.
- Sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) show promise but require supportive governance.
- A new socio-institutional mentality is essential for future resilience.
Conclusions:
- Effective stormwater management necessitates integrating social and institutional reforms with technological advancements.
- Addressing climate and territorial changes, migration, and participatory management requires a holistic approach.
- A paradigm shift towards adaptive and inclusive governance is vital for sustainable urban water infrastructure.
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