Wicked water problems and failure in water policy making: evidence from the Urmia Lake restoration in Iran

Restoration Ecology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 5, 2025

Misunderstanding complex environmental problems is often cited as a key reason for the failure to effectively address them. Those in charge of addressing these may be either unable or unwilling acknowledge problem's true nature. As one daunting challenges recent decades, shrinkage Urmia Lake has provoked global concern. Yet, despite substantial amounts efforts and expenditure, problem lingers even worsens over time. This study aims investigate reasons behind restoration Basin by utilizing concept wicked fresh analytical framework. The paper also argues that inherent characteristics provide powerful tool understanding water challenges, fostering new insightful questions pave way novel avenues problem. results revealed six not only confirm its nature but suggest it cannot resolved using current approaches. These issue include: (1) manifests other problems; (2) lacks clear boundaries; (3) involves conflicting interests among stakeholders; (4) an evolving nature; (5) unique specific location; (6) unified narrative concludes offering suggestions tailored characteristics, serving starting point rethinking Lake.

Language: Английский

Place Attachment, Activation of Personal Norms, and the Role of Emotions to Save Water in Scarcity

Environmental and Sustainability Indicators, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 100567 - 100567

Published: Dec. 1, 2024

Language: Английский