Decentralization can improve service delivery, but it can also generate externalities across
jurisdictional boundaries. We examine the nature and size of water pollution externalities as …

Governance and institutions are critical determinants of adaptive capacity and resilience. Yet
the make-up and relationships between governance components and mechanisms that may …

In the managerial discourse of climate change, there are high expectations of nation-state
leadership in promoting adaptation. Yet globalization has introduced new challenges for the …

The 2012–2018 drought was such an extreme event in the drought-prone area of Northeast
Brazil that it triggered a discussion about proactive drought management. This paper aims at …

Over the last two decades, numerous international conferences and organizations have
espoused managing water as an economic good, involving participatory forums in systems …

Streamflow forecasting in drylands is challenging. Data are scarce, catchments are highly
human-modified and streamflow exhibits strong nonlinear responses to rainfall. The goal of …

This article examines social participation in water management in the Jaguaribe Valley,
state of Ceará, Northeast Brazil. It argues that participatory approaches are heavily …

This paper examines the use of climate forecasting in water management in Brazil and the
United States (US). Specifically, it seeks to understand how different institutional …

This article examines the implementation of a bulk water pricing system in the Paraíba do
Sul River Basin (PSRB) in southeast Brazil. It argues that four primary factors explain the …

Water security is a relevant concept for public well-being and sustainable development. The
word 'security'often refers to the idea of predictability, control, and assurance. These are …