Water Policy in Israel [electronic resource] : Context, Issues and Options /
Becker, Nir.editor.
This book deals with water policy in Israel. It offers a detailed examination of the main sources of Israel's water, its principle consumers, the gap between supply and demand, and the complex, contentious work of analyzing and devising the nation's water management and use policies. Water Policy in Israel is arranged in five broad sections: The dynamics of moving from one policy era to another; Supply management; Demand management; The importance of the Sea of Galilee and the Dead Sea; and Regional and global issues including water conflict and cooperation and climate change. Expert contributors discuss such topics as the history of Israel's water policy, and the reasoning which explains long periods of policy stalemate, especially in situations where the risks generated by prolonged impasse are obvious. Other chapters describe efforts to meet agricultural demand for water by augmenting supplies with groundwater management, waste water re-use and desalination. The impact of climate change is discussed, along with the international dimensions of water policy, including many examples of conflict and cooperation between Israel and its neighbors, the Arab-Israeli conflict and possible areas of cooperation and conciliation. The last two chapters include a review of the last reforms initiated by the Israeli Water Authority in light of the foregoing issues which is followed by the last chapter, presenting the editor's assessment and conclusions.
Description based upon print version of record.
Includes bibliographical references.
1. Israeli Water Economy: Context and Setting -- 2. The Three Eras of Israeli Water Policies -- 3. Policy Stalemate and Policy Change in Israel's Water Policy 1970-2000s: Advocacy Coalitions and Policy Narratives -- 4. Water in Agriculture -- 5. Water for Nature Policy in Israel -- 6. Wastewater Reuse Policy in Israel -- 7. Water Desalination Policy in Israel Project Choice and Investment Policies: A Critical Look -- 8. Groundwater Management -- 9. Market Based Regulations on Water Users -- 10. Non-Price Mechanisms for Water Conservation in Israel -- 11. Water Quality Assessment and Management of Lake Kinnert: Effects and Feedbacks -- 12. The Dead Sea: Is the Read-Dead Canal a Sustainable Solution -- 13. Impacts of Changes in Regional Rainfall Distribution Patterns on Winter Agriculture in Israel -- 14. A State of Uncertainty With Regard to the Future Global Climate Calls for a New National Plan to Ensure the Safe Supply of Water for Israel -- 15. Basin Management in the Context of Israel and the Palestine Authority -- 16. The International Dimension of Water Policy in Israel -- 17. The Reforms Implemented by the Water Authority -- 18. Concluding Remarks: Policy Options and Research Agenda -- Index.
This book deals with water policy in Israel. It offers a detailed examination of the main sources of Israel's water, its principle consumers, the gap between supply and demand, and the complex, contentious work of analyzing and devising the nation's water management and use policies. Water Policy in Israel is arranged in five broad sections: The dynamics of moving from one policy era to another; Supply management; Demand management; The importance of the Sea of Galilee and the Dead Sea; and Regional and global issues including water conflict and cooperation and climate change. Expert contributors discuss such topics as the history of Israel's water policy, and the reasoning which explains long periods of policy stalemate, especially in situations where the risks generated by prolonged impasse are obvious. Other chapters describe efforts to meet agricultural demand for water by augmenting supplies with groundwater management, waste water re-use and desalination. The impact of climate change is discussed, along with the international dimensions of water policy, including many examples of conflict and cooperation between Israel and its neighbors, the Arab-Israeli conflict and possible areas of cooperation and conciliation. The last two chapters include a review of the last reforms initiated by the Israeli Water Authority in light of the foregoing issues which is followed by the last chapter, presenting the editor's assessment and conclusions.
Water pollution.
Environmental management.
Business.
Management science.
Geography.
Earth sciences.
Law.
Waste Water Technology / Water Pollution Control / Water Management / Aquatic Pollution.
Water Policy/Water Governance/Water Management.
Business and Management, general.
Geography, general.
Earth Sciences, general.
Law, general.