Water footprint and challenges for its application to integrated water resources management in Romania.

摘要: Abstract This paper analyses and discusses the concept of water footprint, developed in order to have an indicator use relation consumption people. The footprint a country is defined as volume needed for production goods services consumed by inhabitants country. resources comprises agricultural, industrial domestic sectors. overall objective management, which adopts integrated management (IWRM) approaches satisfy freshwater needs all countries their sustainable management. has introduced new wider dimension analysis trade providing perspectives global strategies policies. Water can provide complementary roles context (IWRM), due fact that data raises awareness among general public, government stakeholders environmental impact societal activities. various problems such (a) increasing shortages, (b) deterioration quality (c) stresses on supplies challenges they represent integrating ensure sustainability resource. relatively Romania it not been relationship IWRM. In IWRM associated with EU Framework Directives, although considered being fully covered present sector study be included complex research assessing possibilities application Romania, especially assessment its North Eastern part country, i.e. Prut river basin.