Citizens’ Perceptions on Water Conservation Policies and the Role of Social Capital

Jones, Nicola; Evangelinos, Konstantinos; Gaganis, Petros; Polyzou, E.

doi:10.1007/s11269-010-9711-z

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“…Our findings augment previous research showing that social capital is associated with support for water-related policies (Dolnicar, et al, 2011;Jones, et al, 2012;Jones, et al, 2011). In particular, we observed greater 'scope' of participation was associated with greater support for alternative water sources.…”

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“…For example, individuals who report being influenced by a larger number of individuals or organisations are more likely to support alternative water sources (Dolnicar et al, 2011). Moreover, social capital has been associated with individual engagement in water issues (Dean, et al, 2016), greater perceived benefits of wetlands management (Jones, et al, 2012), and greater support for water funding initiatives (Jones et al, 2011).…”

Section: Is Social Capital Associated With Support For Alternative Wamentioning

confidence: 99%

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How social capital influences community support for alternative water sources

Dean

Fielding

Lindsay

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Sustainable Cities and Society

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2 Highlights  Social capital, measured by involvement in community organisations, was positively associated with community support for alternative water sources.  This association was mediated greater by greater water-related social norms, waterrelated knowledge, and information recall.  These pathways between community involvement and policy support were not consistently observed in all social groups.  These mediation pathways were weaker in urban settings and in those who spoke a language other than English at home. ABSTRACTEnsuring future water security requires broad community support for changes in policy, practice, and technology, such as those involved in delivering alternative water schemes. Building community support for alternative water sources may involve a suite of engagement activities, ranging from information campaigns, through to grassroots and participatory approaches. There is increasing recognition that 'social capital'-the degree of social connectedness, trust, and shared values within a community-is important for building support for pro-environmental policies. However, little research has examined how social capital might influence support for alternative water schemes. We surveyed a representative sample of Australian adults (n=5194).Support for alternative water sources was examined using a series of questions focusing on stormwater harvesting, desalination, and recycled water. Involvement in community organisations (defined as participation or membership) was used as an indicator of social capital. Using a series of mediation analyses, we identified that community involvement is associated with support for alternative water sources, and that this effect is mediated by (i) stronger water-related social norms, (ii) greater water-related knowledge, and (iii) increased recall of water-related information. Our results also suggest that these indirect effects can be conditional upon location, employment status, life satisfaction, and language spoken within the home. These findings highlight the importance of social capital in building engagement in water-related issues, and specifically, building support for alternative water sources. In addition they highlight potential pathways for the association between social capital and support for alternative water sources for different social groups and communities.

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Section: Is Social Capital Associated With Support For Alternative Wamentioning

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How social capital influences community support for alternative water sources

Dean

Fielding

Lindsay

et al. 2016

Sustainable Cities and Society

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“…code of practice). This reinforces the importance of understanding the complexity of agricultural non-point source pollution and using diverse policy mechanisms to effectively address it (Gunningham and Sinclair 2005;Greiner and Miller 2008;Prokopy et al 2008, see also Jones et al 2010). …”

Section: Discussionmentioning

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Designing a Policy Mix and Sequence for Mitigating Agricultural Non-Point Source Pollution in a Water Supply Catchment

Bryan

Kandulu

2010

Water Resour Manage

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Agricultural non-point source pollution, common in water supply catchments worldwide, can have significant environmental and human health impacts, and its mitigation poses a challenge for policymakers. We used deliberative multi-criteria evaluation (DMCE) to identify a mix and sequence of policy instruments (or policy design) to address agricultural non-point source pollution using a case study of Cryptosporidium contamination in the Myponga River water supply catchment, South Australia. The major impediments to adoption of on-farm water quality management and benefits for ecosystem services were identified using a landholder survey for use as decision criteria in DMCE. The DMCE approach involved stakeholders in policy design during two community fora held in the catchment. We developed six policy scenarios and quantified their impact on decision criteria. The relative importance of decision criteria was quantified using swing weights and consensus was reached on the preferred policy scenario. The mix, sequence, and targeting of instruments in the preferred policy scenario were refined based on information obtained through the deliberative process. Impediments to adoption included a lack of both information/knowledge and financial resources. The recommended policy scenario involved targeted information, followed by an incentive program, and finally the regulation of a mandatory code of practice for water quality management. Detailed, catchmentspecific context obtained through DMCE was critical for refining an effective mix and sequence of policy instruments. The techniques may be readily used to select and schedule policy instruments for effective mitigation of agricultural non-point source pollution in other drinking water supply catchments elsewhere.

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“…Challenges to IWRM and good water governance should allow all stakeholders to participate directly in all aspects of policy making. Significant connections exist between the elements of social capital and the perceptions of stakeholders towards water allocation policies [53]. It is recognized that response indicator relates to the actions taken to mitigate loss or protect water resources.…”

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Challenges of Integrated Water Resources Management in Indonesia

Fulazzaky

2014

Water

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Abstract:The increased demands for water and land in Indonesia as a consequence of the population growth and economic development has reportedly have been accelerated from the year to year. The spatial and temporal variability of human induced hydrological changes in a river basin could affect quality and quantity of water. The challenge is that integrated water resources management (IWRM) should cope with complex issues of water in order to maximize the resultant economic and social welfare in an equitable manner, without compromising the sustainability of vital ecosystems. Even though the government of Indonesia has adopted new paradigm for water resources management by the enactment of Law No. 7/2004 on water resources, the implementation of IWRM may face the technical and managerial challenges. This paper briefly reviews the implementation of IWRM and related principles and provides an overview of potential water-related issues and progress towards implementation of IWRM in Indonesia. The availability of water and a broader range of water-related issues are identified. The recommended actions for improving the future IWRM are suggested. Challenges to improve the capacity buildings of IWRM related to enabling environment, institutional frameworks and management instruments are verified to contribute to the future directions for efficient problem-solving ability.

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Citizens’ Perceptions on Water Conservation Policies and the Role of Social Capital

Cited by 53 publications

References 42 publications

How social capital influences community support for alternative water sources

How social capital influences community support for alternative water sources

Designing a Policy Mix and Sequence for Mitigating Agricultural Non-Point Source Pollution in a Water Supply Catchment

Challenges of Integrated Water Resources Management in Indonesia

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