Water as a social opportunity

Linton, Jamie. (Editor). Mabee, Warren. (Editor). Davidson, Seanna L., 1980- (Editor). Queen's University (Kingston, Ont.). School of Policy Studies. (Added Author).

Summary: Often when water is thought about, the focus is on problems, challenges, and crises. In November 2012, a group of researchers came together at Queen's University with the idea that it is more illuminating and constructive to think about water as an opportunity. Water as a Social Opportunity conveys the idea that the ways in which society responds to water-related challenges has the potential to yield a variety of positive outcomes not just for water, or the economy, but for society more broadly. Contributors consider water issues across Canada from this original perspective, and suggest this concept as a basis for developing a long-overdue national water strategy in Canada.

Record details

ISBN: 9781553394358 (pbk.)
Physical Description: print
vi, 163 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Publisher: Kingston, ON : School of Policy Studies, Queen's University , 2015.

Content descriptions

General Note:	Based on a workshop held at Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario, Canada, on November 1, 2011.
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references.
Formatted Contents Note:	Preface -- Water as a social opportunity -- Water as an opportunity to reconcile societal goals of prosperity, equity and sustainability : the seven water habits of a highly successful society -- Water : an ethical opportunity for Canada -- Water governance : restoring sustainable use through indigenous values -- Water as a governance opportunity -- Changing societal values : implications for water management and social opportunities -- Reconsidering recent trends in municipal governance : lessons from water supply in Ontario, Canada -- The Great Lakes futures roundtable as watershed governance -- Water as an opportunity for social engagement : the tale of two strategies -- Waterlution -- Conclusion.