Innovative Solutions and Obstacles in Sustainable Water Management
Chapter from the book: Çalışkan Ercan, S. (ed.) 2025. Current Urban, Environmental and Local Government Policies and Practices.

Sibel Çalışkan Ercan
İstanbul Arel University

Synopsis

Water, being an essential resource, faces increasing challenges of scarcity and pollution on a global scale, making these issues critical and in urgent need of effective solutions. In this context, the adoption of innovative approaches in water management and sustainability has become a necessity. This study focuses on recent innovative developments in the fields of water management and sustainability, examining how these innovations can offer effective solutions against water scarcity and pollution. The research highlights the success of technological and ecological methodologies in preserving water resources and achieving sustainability. However, there are barriers to the widespread adoption of these innovative solutions, including cost, technological complexity, and regulatory frameworks. Overcoming these barriers is expected to allow these innovative approaches to make significant contributions in water management and sustainability, especially in combating global problems like water scarcity and pollution. The findings of the study suggest that the innovative solutions developed in these areas can provide promising steps towards preserving water resources and leaving a better environment for future generations. These innovations are anticipated to aid in developing effective strategies against major challenges like water scarcity and pollution. Furthermore, these findings are thought to contribute to the development of water management policies and practices and inspire further research and development in this field.

How to cite this book

Çalışkan Ercan, S. (2025). Innovative Solutions and Obstacles in Sustainable Water Management. In: Çalışkan Ercan, S. (ed.), Current Urban, Environmental and Local Government Policies and Practices. Özgür Publications. DOI: https://doi.org/10.58830/ozgur.pub684.c2876

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March 24, 2025

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