Water resource protection is central to sustainable water supply management for human
wellbeing and for the ecological ecosystem to flourish. This review paper focuses on …

This study summarises our development and application in developing countries of a
process for assessing the ecological, social and economic costs and benefits of water …

One method to inform decisions with respect to sustainable, efficient and equitable water
allocation and use is water footprint assessment (WFA). This paper presents a preliminary …

Water is an essential necessity for human beings; however, South Africa has a long history
of inequalities dating back to apartheid politics and legislation which denied access to water …

This Reflections article highlights the growing pressures that southern African estuaries are
experiencing in the Anthropocene, as identified by the research presented in this Special …

Abstract The City of Cape Town experienced a serious drought between 2016 and 2018
which led to severe water shortages and concerns for the environment. This study took …

Africa's human population is growing rapidly and is set to account for 40 percent of global
numbers by 2100. Further development of its inland waters, to enhance water and energy …

It is approaching two decades since South Africa's democratic transformation introduced a
visionary approach to water resources management. The earlier challenges of water law …

Abstract Environmental Flows (EFlows) are defined as the quantity, timing and quality of the
flow of water, sediment and biota necessary to sustain freshwater and estuarine ecosystems …

Conservation targets are useful policy tools, indicating a degree of political intent and
allowing purposeful conservation planning. However, target setting and implementation …