In this paper we discuss the use of system dynamics as a methodology with which to
address dynamically complex problems in water resources management. Problems in …

The continuous increase in water pollution by various organic & inorganic contaminants has
become a major issue of concern worldwide. Furthermore, the anthropogenic activities for …

Zayandeh-Rud River Basin is one of the most important basins in central Iran, which has
been continually challenged by water stress during the past 60years. Traditionally, a supply …

Out-of-context analysis of water resources systems can result in unsustainable management
strategies. To address this problem, systems thinking seeks to understand interactions …

To achieve a sustainable supply and effectively manage water, energy and food (WEF)
demand, interactions between WEF need to be understood. This study developed an …

'This book bridges disciplines, previously confined to specialist journal publications, by
providing a comprehensive overview of the systems analysis application to water resources …

The growing scarcity of fresh and clean water is among the most important issues facing
civilization in the 21st century. Despite the growing attention to a chronic, pernicious crisis in …

There exists a strong need to explore simulation techniques that not only represent complex
dynamic systems in a realistic way but also allow the involvement of end users in model …

Within river basins different social, economic, political and physical subsystems interact.
When making decisions, policy makers should be aware of such interactions as any new …

Sustainable urban water supply management requires, ideally, accurate evidence based
estimations on per capita consumption and a good understanding of the factors influencing …