"Europe is confronted by an intimidating triple challenge--economic stagnation, climate change, and a governance crisis …. Other parts of the world are also facing varying forms of the triple challenge, and while the governance challenge may not … be exactly the same as for Europe and the EU, Europe is uniquely placed to take the lead in addressing the triple …

management models and governance issues. The book describes the water paradox-how a local resource has become a global product … levels, promoted by the advocates of sustainable development. The selected case studies are from Europe (primarily France but … interdisciplinary research, contributing to a new and dynamic role for social sciences and governance on water …