Bridging Troubled Waters: Applying Consensus-Building Techniques to Water Planning

摘要: This research investigates a practical way to address clashes in stakeholder values and enhance outcomes water allocation planning, case study of the water-stressed Lockyer catchment Australia. A conflict assessment using photovoice interviews early process was used identify divergent interests about sustainability, private public benefit, equity. workshop as well separate joint meetings government irrigator groups various consensus-building techniques fostered mutual respect, identified common ground, contributed toward negotiated package. shows that clarify parties' can reduce areas divergence refocus parties on topics for further negotiation planning. need not be formalized legislation; tailored purpose needs situation, together with institutional change will contribute more collaborative del...