Abstract
Windhoek, Namibia, faces water stress, urbanisation, climate change and governance challenges; these issues are constraining water provision and underpinning the urgency to implement an integrated water resource management plan. Windhoek has provided access to water during droughts by relying on multiple water resources including treated wastewater. However, significant infrastructure investments are required to ensure continued water security. Through applying the City Blueprint Approach—an indicator assessment aiming to provide a holistic understanding of water management and governance—we substantiate how Namibia can enhance the capacity to implement legislation, with long-term focus and collaboration with experts and stakeholders.
Highlights
One of the major global challenges facing water resource management is working out how to meet water demand in the future [1]
The climate impacts on water stress will be experienced in Europe, Southeast
The combination of climate change, population growth and economic development is projected to lead to 1.0–1.3 billion more people living with overly exploited water conditions in 2050
Summary
One of the major global challenges facing water resource management is working out how to meet water demand in the future [1]. The combination of climate change, population growth and economic development is projected to lead to 1.0–1.3 billion more people living with overly exploited water conditions in 2050. In these extreme conditions, the total water demand will consistently exceed surface water supply [6]. In the socio-economic and climatic context of Africa, urges for a coordinated, holistic and anticipatory approach. Due to its arid conditions and socio-economic development, the city of Windhoek (Namibia) is already addressing a level of water stress that many cities will experience in the near future
Sign-in/Register to view highlights & summary Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
