Title: Why is Germany 30 years ahead of England?

Authors: Colin Green; Barbara Anton

Addresses: Flood Hazard Research Centre, Middlesex University, M102 Mansion House, Trent Park, Bramley Road, London N14 4YZ, UK. ' Flood Hazard Research Centre, Middlesex University, M102 Mansion House, Trent Park, Bramley Road, London N14 4YZ, UK

Abstract: The question is asked why Germany in the field of water management is 30 years ahead of England? In terms of the delivery of integrated urban water management technologies, Germany is indeed 20 to 30 years in advance of England. The comparison is made on 12 dimensions and illustrates how dramatic the effect of governance can be in the adoption of innovations in water management and hence the shift to sustainable development.

Keywords: integrated water management; integrated urban water management; IUWM; adaptive management paradigm shift; Germany; UK; England; water governance; sustainable development; sustainability; innovation.

DOI: 10.1504/IJW.2012.049496

International Journal of Water, 2012 Vol.6 No.3/4, pp.195 - 214

Published online: 30 Aug 2014 *

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