Exploring the concept of sustainable urban water management: Key influencing factors and principles of SUWM in Bandung metropolitan area

Abstract

Urban water conditions are under pressure due to rapid urbanization, population growth, climate change and economic development. The current urban water management approach is not enough to cope with these changes and pressures. Many literatures have been mentioned the need to shift from the conventional approach into more sustainable way which integrate environmental, social and economic objectives. This article discusses the current conditions of urban water management in Bandung Metropolitan Area (BMA) emphasizing on key influencing factors at policy, organizational and operational level. It also examines the key principles of Sustainable Urban Water Management (SUWM) based on the literature reviews. Data and information gathered from primary sources through questionnaire and in-depth interviews and secondary sources from literature reviews. The outputs are key influential factors of current urban water management and the key principles of SUWM in BMA that can be adopted as guiding framework for future urban water management.