Abstract
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | 6th Australian Stream Management Conference |
| Subtitle of host publication | Managing for extremes |
| Editors | J.R. Grove, I.D. Rutherfurd |
| Place of Publication | Australia |
| Publisher | River Basin Management Society |
| Pages | 419-424 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Publication status | Published - 2012 |
| Event | 6th Australian Stream Management Conference - National Convention Centre, Canberra, Australia Duration: 06 Feb 2012 → 08 Feb 2012 https://rbms.com.au/event/asm/6asm/ (Conference proceedings) |
Conference
| Conference | 6th Australian Stream Management Conference |
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| Abbreviated title | Managing for extremes |
| Country | Australia |
| City | Canberra |
| Period | 06/02/12 → 08/02/12 |
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Sustainable dam planning and operations : reflections on innovative international practices. / Watts, Robyn; Allan, Catherine.
6th Australian Stream Management Conference: Managing for extremes. ed. / J.R. Grove; I.D. Rutherfurd. Australia : River Basin Management Society, 2012. p. 419-424.Research output: Book chapter/Published conference paper › Conference paper
TY - GEN
T1 - Sustainable dam planning and operations
T2 - reflections on innovative international practices
AU - Watts, Robyn
AU - Allan, Catherine
N1 - Imported on 03 May 2017 - DigiTool details were: publisher = Australia: River Basin Management Society, 2012. editor/s (773b) = Grove, J R and Rutherfurd, I D; Event dates (773o) = 6-8 February, 2012; Parent title (773t) = Australian Stream Management Conference.
PY - 2012
Y1 - 2012
N2 - Large dams provide important socioeconomic benefits but also have negative impacts. New approaches for dam planning and operations that optimize benefits across a range of values are required to achieve more sustainable outcomes. In 2010 the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization sponsored an international workshop 'Challenges and Solutions for Planning and Operating Dams for Optimised Benefits'. This paper outlines lessons from innovative practices presented at that workshop, drawing on case studies where sustainable approaches have been identified or implemented. The key lessons were 1) sustainable dam planning and operations is achievable, with win-win outcomes for society and the environment, 2) the best solutions occur at the scale of systems or catchments, 3) close collaboration between participating organisations and stakeholders is essential for successful outcomes. To achieve this there is a need for more investment in trials, demonstration sites and mechanisms to share knowledge and encourage broader adoption of these practices. Dams around the world give rise to similar impacts and management issues. Sharing experiences will help us adapt to changing conditions precipitated by climate change and increasing human population. Many of the lessons from the UNESCO workshop could be implemented in Australia to achieve more sustainable dam operations.
AB - Large dams provide important socioeconomic benefits but also have negative impacts. New approaches for dam planning and operations that optimize benefits across a range of values are required to achieve more sustainable outcomes. In 2010 the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization sponsored an international workshop 'Challenges and Solutions for Planning and Operating Dams for Optimised Benefits'. This paper outlines lessons from innovative practices presented at that workshop, drawing on case studies where sustainable approaches have been identified or implemented. The key lessons were 1) sustainable dam planning and operations is achievable, with win-win outcomes for society and the environment, 2) the best solutions occur at the scale of systems or catchments, 3) close collaboration between participating organisations and stakeholders is essential for successful outcomes. To achieve this there is a need for more investment in trials, demonstration sites and mechanisms to share knowledge and encourage broader adoption of these practices. Dams around the world give rise to similar impacts and management issues. Sharing experiences will help us adapt to changing conditions precipitated by climate change and increasing human population. Many of the lessons from the UNESCO workshop could be implemented in Australia to achieve more sustainable dam operations.
KW - Open access version available
KW - Dam: river regulation: hydropower: water supply: flood control: win-win: adaptive management: progressive learning
M3 - Conference paper
SP - 419
EP - 424
BT - 6th Australian Stream Management Conference
A2 - Grove, J.R.
A2 - Rutherfurd, I.D.
PB - River Basin Management Society
CY - Australia
ER -