TY - JOUR
T1 - Social impacts of reduced water availability in Australia's Murray Darling Basin: adaptation or maladaptation
AU - Alston, Margaret
AU - Whittenbury, Kerri Lynn
PY - 2014
Y1 - 2014
N2 - This paper outlines water reform policy in Australia s Murray-Darling Basin area. Drawing on research with key informants and farm family members, it notes the significant social impacts in the communities in the region and the limits to adaptation evident amongst people in these areas. It outlines the vulnerability of individuals and communities and notes the need for actions to build resilience and to enable transformation in these areas. With this in mind, policy strategies are outlined that may assist long-term social sustainability in this region.
AB - This paper outlines water reform policy in Australia s Murray-Darling Basin area. Drawing on research with key informants and farm family members, it notes the significant social impacts in the communities in the region and the limits to adaptation evident amongst people in these areas. It outlines the vulnerability of individuals and communities and notes the need for actions to build resilience and to enable transformation in these areas. With this in mind, policy strategies are outlined that may assist long-term social sustainability in this region.
UR - http://inderscience.metapress.com/content/q0388820322xq8v4/
U2 - 10.1504/IJW.2014.057777
DO - 10.1504/IJW.2014.057777
M3 - Article
VL - 8
SP - 34
EP - 47
JO - International Journal of Water
JF - International Journal of Water
SN - 1465-6620
IS - 1
ER -