Global water infrastructure: state of the art review

Abstract

Water infrastructure is multifaceted and essential to achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. Major categories include dams and hydropower, water supply and sanitation, and irrigation, while stormwater, river and coastal works, and natural systems also provide valuable services. Security concerns have risen on the scale of importance globally. Integrated management approaches can balance natural and built systems, but they face institutional barriers. Research and scholarship can contribute to solutions when directed towards important issues.

Keywords :

• Infrastructure
• dams
• hydropower
• drinking water
• sanitation and wastewater
• irrigation
• policy