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Application of the Water Footprint: Water Stress Analysis and Allocation

  • Meng Xu
  • Chunhui Li
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Table of contents

  1. Front Matter
    Pages i-xvi
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  2. Introduction
    Meng Xu, Chunhui Li
    Pages 1-6

  3. Virtual Water and Water Footprint Accounting

    1. Front Matter
      Pages 7-7
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    2. The Concepts of Virtual Water and Water Footprint
      Meng Xu, Chunhui Li
      Pages 9-16
    3. Water Footprint Accounting Method
      Meng Xu, Chunhui Li
      Pages 17-22

  4. Evaluation of Water Stresses Based on WFs

    1. Front Matter
      Pages 23-23
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    2. Studies on the Evaluation of Water Footprints at Various Regional Scales
      Meng Xu, Chunhui Li
      Pages 25-29
    3. Principal Water Stress Analysis Indexes and Approaches Based on WFs
      Meng Xu, Chunhui Li
      Pages 31-36

  5. Study Cases: Water Stress Evaluation at Multiple Regional Scales

    1. Front Matter
      Pages 37-37
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    2. Study Case: Water Stresses Evaluation at the Provincial Scale: The Zhejiang Province
      Meng Xu, Chunhui Li
      Pages 39-58
    3. Study Case: Evaluation of Water Stresses at the River Basin Scale: The Haihe River Basin
      Meng Xu, Chunhui Li
      Pages 59-83
    4. Study Case: Evaluation of Water Stresses at the City Scale–The Dalian City
      Meng Xu, Chunhui Li
      Pages 85-92
    5. Comparisons of the Major Indexes of Water Stresses Analysis at Multiple Regional Scales
      Meng Xu, Chunhui Li
      Pages 93-102

  6. Water Footprint Accounting Application in Water Management Strategies

    1. Front Matter
      Pages 103-103
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    2. Influencing Factors Analysis of Water Footprint Based on the Extended STIRPAT Model
      Meng Xu, Chunhui Li
      Pages 105-126
    3. Optimal Water Utilization and Allocation Strategy Based on Water Footprint Accounting
      Meng Xu, Chunhui Li
      Pages 127-144
    4. Conclusions
      Meng Xu, Chunhui Li
      Pages 145-149

About this book

Introduction

Based on the water footprint (WF) concept, this book reviews WF-based water stress evaluation methods at the city, provincial and river basin levels respectively. In addition, it explores the factors that influence regional water footprint in the spatial sequence via the extended STIRPAT model.

Highlighting the utilization of WF accounting in sustainable water management, one of the book’s goals is to establish the optimization model of water allocation in various industrial sectors. Based on WF accounting, which thoroughly considers the water input for production, the relevant intermediate water inputs, and the water amount for wastewater discharge dilutions, the book provides a wealth of insights for scholars and practitioners with an interest in water resources and environmental management. In addition, it exhibits a scientific plan for regional water resource utilization and allocation, helping relieve regional water shortages.

Keywords

Water footprint Water footprint accounting Water stresses analysis Optimal water allocation ESDA model Extended STIRPAT model

Authors and affiliations

  • Meng Xu
    • 1
  • Chunhui Li
    • 2
  1. 1.School of Public AdministrationZhejiang University of Finance and EconomicsHangzhouChina
  2. 2.School of EnvironmentBeijing Normal UniversityBeijingChina

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