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Welcome to the Water Economics, Policy and Governance Network's (WEPGN) The Big Questions Wiki!
This purpose of this wiki is to provide a platform for members of the Water Economics, Policy and Governance Network (WEPGN) to build on conversations around key questions that Network seeks to address, as well as to share information on research progress in the lead up to the Network’s 2014 AGM.
[edit] Essays: The Big Questions
To facilitate conversation, four “thought pieces” have been commissioned on four key questions and are posted below for member’s to review, interact with and provide feedback on. Please leave all feedback under the "Comments" section followed by your signature.
[edit] Question 1: How can water’s contribution to the well-being of the Canadian economy, society and ecosystems be enhanced?
[edit] Question 2: How can knowledge of communities' experiences with water challenges contribute to improved governance processes that better serve local constituents?
[edit] Question 3: What are the features of institutions and governance processes that enable efficiency, effectiveness, and equity?
[edit] Question 4: How can the transmission and uptake of scientific information in decision-making be improved?
In lieu of an essay, question 4 will be addressed by a brief presentation at the AGM to frame the discussion of this question.
[edit] Research Summaries
The following research summaries have been posted for members to learn about the research their colleagues are undertaking.
- Applying Resilience Analysis to a Transboundary River System: Developing Surrogates for Governance - Ryan Plummer & Julia Baird
- Assessing Policies to Improve Water Quality in Agricultural Landscapes - Erin Bishop & Alfons Weersink
- Beyond Physical: Impacts of Water Regulations in Saskatchewan First Nations Communities - Lalita Bharadwaj
- Bridging the gap: Exploring the potential for community-based watershed monitoring to enhance ecosystem health and watershed governance in Canada - Heather Castleden & Cathy Conrad
- Capacity Development for Integrated Land and Water Use Planning - Wei Xu & Henning Bjornlund
- Closing the Gap: Water governance and monitoring in British Columbia First Nations Communities - Leila Harris & Emma Norman, Karen Bakker, Rosie Simms
- Economic Analysis of Sourcewater Protection - Vic Adamowicz, Peter Boxall, Pat Lloyd-Smith, Diane Dupont, Steven Renzetti, Monica Emelko
- Evaluating Collaborative Approaches to Governance for Water Allocation in Canada: Lessons from Ontario - Rob de Loë
- Extending water demand forecasting by incorporating behavioural responses - Steven Renzetti, James Price, Diane Dupont
- From fracking conflicts to innovation generation: a case study of water governance in Northeastern B.C - Michele-Lee Moore, Kara Shaw, Lana Lowe
- Great Lakes Governance Reform for Place-based Regeneration of the Natural and Built Environment - Gail Krantzberg - In partnership with Bill Humber, Velma Grover, Christine Zimmer, Janette Anderson
- Human well-being, ecosystem services and watershed management in the Credit River Valley: Web-distributed mechanisms and indicators for communication and awareness - Martin Bunch, Karen Morrison, Mike Puddister, Tatiana Koveshnikova
- Integrated Analysis of Land Use and Water Quality: Hydrological and Economic Analysis - Ian Bateman & Matthew Agarwal
- Management of Wildfire Risk to Municipal Waterworks Systems in Alberta - Diane Dupont, James Price, Wiktor Adamowicz, Steven Renzetti
- Social Justice Aspects of water allocation mechanisms - Henning Bjornlund & Wei Xu
- Supporting Ecological Governance through Natural Capital Valuation - Steven Renzetti & Asit Mazumder
- The gender implications of putting a price on water: Focus groups with women in BC and Ontario - Dayna Scott & Leila Harris
- Water Policy and Extreme Climate Events - Ted Horbulyk
- Valuing Water Quality Changes within a Water Quality Ladder Framework - Diane Dupont, Asit Mazumder, James Price, Steven Renzetti and John Zhu
[edit] Afternoon Discussion: Background material for WEPGN Phase II Planning and HQP KM Micro-financing program
Hi, folks:
The two documents that are posted in this section serve two different purposes. The HQP microfinancing plan has been approved by the Board and we are 'rolling out' the announcement at the AGM. Thus, this is for your (and your HQPs) information.
On the other hand, the Phase 2 planning document has not been approved by the Board. We are seeking your input on a variety of issues outlined in the document. We will revise the document after the AGM and then take it to Board for approval.
cheers,
Steven
[edit] 2014 AGM Information
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