From July 23rd to July 27th scientists from Germany and further countries will meet at our institute for an exchange on Water Governance. The interdisciplinary summer school is organised by the Institute of International Relations at the Technische Universität Braunschweig and is part of the Exceed-Swindon project within the ongoing programme "Excellence Centre for Development Cooperation" (EXCEED), funded by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD).
The main topics are:
- Water regulation and water crimes
- Water management in and among societies
- Water mismanagement and its consequences
Water regulation and water crime: Water regulation is a key aspect in the supply and use of water for humans and central for environmental protection. But not every regulation is equally suited to fulfil these aims. Regulations may not provide adequate provisions, but can also be circumvented by unintended harmful or criminal activities. Central areas of interest include water-related crime, corruption, a lack of suitable legal provisions, or unequal access to the initial regulatory process.
Water management in and among societies: Even if regulations are followed, the management of water can induce unequal access to water, excessive pricing, ill-suited technical equipment and a lack of controls. Consequently, societies or particular groups face a lack of water, environmental pollution, or economic problems. Analyses concerning the management of freshwater or wastewater in different places, across borders and on different levels, including economic, technical and political aspects are of interest.
Consequences of water mismanagement: The failure of water regulation and management can provoke short-term and long-term consequences. Among these are a lacking supply of water in a decent quality, a decline of ecosystem services, health and pollution problems, as well as local and regional tensions among water users (e.g., sectors, federal states, countries). In the worst case, violent conflicts over water are possible. In the centre of the summer school are the consequences of the mismanagement of water on individuals, societies and the environment.
For further information, please check the flyer.