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Valuing Water
Water is a unique resource
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Ignoring the value of water is the main cause of water waste and misuse
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Water has multiple values. -
Approaches to valuing water vary widely across – and even within – different user dimensions and perspectives. -
The failure to fully value water in all in its different uses is considered a root cause, or a symptom, of the political neglect of water and its mismanagement. -
Recognizing, measuring and expressing water’s multiple values, and incorporating these into decision-making processes, are fundamental to achieving sustainable and equitable water resources management.
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What do you know about water data?
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