This book examines changes and transitions in the way water is managed in urban environments. This book originated from a joint French-Australian initiative on

In the 21st Century, the world will see an unprecedented migration of people moving from rural to urban areas. With global demand for water projected to outstri

Urban water conflicts manifested first in Europe in the 19th century and are observed nowadays in various forms throughout the world; in particular, in developi

The world’s population is currently undergoing a significant transition towards urbanisation, with the UN expecting that 70% of people globally will live in c

Water control is essential to Japan, as more than half of its invested capital is concentrated in elevations under sea level and the majority of the island nati