Adaptation in the Tisza: innovation and tribulation at the sub-basin level. Issue 6 (18th September 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: McClain, Shanna N.; Bruch, Carl; Secchi, Silvia
• Is Part Of: Water international. Volume 41:Issue 6(2016)
• Page Start: 813
• Page End: 834
• Publication Date: 2016-09-18
• Subjects: Sub-basin governance -- Water Framework Directive -- climate change adaptation -- Tisza; Water -- Periodicals; Water-supply -- Periodicals; 333.9105
• DOI: 10.1080/02508060.2016.1214774
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0250-8060

Abstract

ABSTRACT: This article explores the elements limiting adaptive governance in the Tisza sub-basin, considers policy options available to the sub-basin, and concludes that more attention must be paid to frameworks governing adaptation in transboundary sub-basins where resources are limited. The Tisza is the largest sub-basin in the Danube River basin, and faces increasing water management pressures exacerbated by climate change. The Tisza countries have experienced challenges with managing climate change adaptation in a nested, consistent and effective manner pursuant to the EU Water Framework Directive. This is due to inefficiencies in climate change adaptation, such as weakened vertical coordination.