Water Policy in Israel, 2013
Context, Issues and Options
Global Issues in Water Policy Series, Vol. 4

Coordinator: Becker Nir

Language: English

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296 p. · 15.5x23.5 cm · Hardback

This book deals with water policy in Israel. It offers a detailed examination of the main sources of Israel?s water, its principle consumers, the gap between supply and demand, and the complex, contentious work of analyzing and devising the nation?s water management and use policies.

Water Policy in Israel is arranged in five broad sections: The dynamics of moving from one policy era to another; Supply management; Demand management; The importance of the Sea of Galilee and the Dead Sea; and Regional and global issues including water conflict and cooperation and climate change.

1. Israeli Water Economy: Context and Setting.- 2. The Three Eras of Israeli Water Policies.- 3. Policy Stalemate and Policy Change in Israel's Water Policy 1970-2000s: Advocacy Coalitions and Policy Narratives.- 4. Water in Agriculture.- 5. Water for Nature Policy in Israel.- 6. Wastewater Reuse Policy in Israel.- 7. Water Desalination Policy in Israel Project Choice and Investment Policies: A Critical Look.- 8. Groundwater Management.- 9. Market Based Regulations on Water Users.- 10. Non-Price Mechanisms for Water Conservation in Israel.- 11. Water Quality Assessment and Management of Lake Kinnert: Effects and Feedbacks.- 12. The Dead Sea: Is the Read-Dead Canal a Sustainable Solution.- 13. Impacts of Changes in Regional Rainfall Distribution Patterns on Winter Agriculture in Israel.- 14. A State of Uncertainty With Regard to the Future Global Climate Calls for a New National Plan to Ensure the Safe Supply of Water for Israel.- 15. Basin Management in the Context of Israel and the Palestine Authority.- 16. The International Dimension of Water Policy in Israel.- 17. The Reforms Implemented by the Water Authority.- 18. Concluding Remarks: Policy Options and Research Agenda.- Index.
Offers a historical overview of water policy, and an assessment of the current policy atmosphere Expert contributors explore water supply and demand, and explain the entire spectrum of relevant issues The insights offered here, while specific to Israel, are broadly applicable to other countries