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Towards a water-smart society: Progress in linking theory and practice

descriptionPublicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 01 Jan 2022 Portugal Publisher:Elsevier BVJournal:Utilities Policy, volume 85, page 101,674 (issn: 0957-1787,

Authors: Damman, Sigrid; Schmuck, Alexandra; Oliveira, Rosário; Koop, Steven (Stef) H.A.; Almeida, Maria do Céu; Alegre, Helena; Ugarelli, Rita Maria;

doi: 10.1016/j.jup.2023.101674 , 10.2139/ssrn.4246773

Towards a water-smart society: Progress in linking theory and practice

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Few scientific publications discuss the vision of the water-smart society. Our paper addresses this gap, outlining key principles of urban water–smartness and translating them into five strategic objectives to support decision-making at the local government level. Based on recent literature and dialogue with six European water Living Labs, we argue that the water-smart society must highlight societal well-being and co-development across sectors. Furthermore, we emphasize the need for a long-term perspective, conserving nature, and maximising ecosystem services, while anticipating change. Finally, we discuss how a more grounded conceptualisation of the water-smart society can guide utilities and urban policy design. info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion

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Keywords

Water smartness, Smart city, Governance, Sustainability, Strategic management, Utilities policy

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