Towards a shared understanding of water security risks in the public and private sectors. Issue 2 (4th March 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Baleta, Hannah; Winter, Kevin
• Is Part Of: International journal of water resources development. Volume 33:Issue 2(2017)
• Page Start: 233
• Page End: 245
• Publication Date: 2017-03-04
• Subjects: Shared water risks -- public sector -- private sector -- water resources management -- risk framework -- South Africa; Water resources development -- Periodicals; Water-supply, Agricultural -- Periodicals; 333.91005
• DOI: 10.1080/07900627.2016.1159948
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0790-0627

Abstract

Abstract: This article investigates the knowledge and understanding of water risks, and how these are perceived in the private and public sectors. The article is based on a case-study catchment dominated by agricultural activity near Grabouw, in the Western Cape, South Africa. Starting with an overview of the hydrological context, the article follows with a discussion of the current water challenges and water-related risk perceptions of private- and public-sector actors. A conceptual framework is proposed, mapping the different water security risks. The article suggests that water management is improved when different actors acknowledge their shared water risks.