Inclusivity, resilience, and circular economy of water services: Embracing a sustainable water future

R. C. Marques; F. S. Pinto; J. Miranda

doi:10.1016/j.jup.2023.101685

Inclusivity, resilience, and circular economy of water services: Embracing a sustainable water future

R. C. Marques, F. S. Pinto, J. Miranda

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Abstract

Worldwide population growth and economic and urban development, combined with climate change, stress social inequalities at multiple levels. Water services are services of general economic interest and utility subject to public-service obligations. Despite their importance, several threats loom over these services and may constrain their delivery. Thus, there is a requirement to achieve persistent, adaptable, and transformable water systems, as well as to ensure that these services are accessible opportunities for all segments of the population while promoting the elimination of waste and pollution, the circulation of products and materials, and the regeneration of nature. This special issue of Utilities Policy on ‘Inclusivity, Resilience, and Circular Economy of Water Services’ aims to be a foothold toward an improved approach to water services by gathering different perspectives and insights from different stakeholders (e.g., regulators, water utilities, and customers) and disciplines (from law to engineering). The output will undoubtedly facilitate a process for devising more effective approaches to sustainable water services, guaranteeing our water future.

Original language	English
Article number	101685
Journal	Utilities Policy
Volume	85
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jup.2023.101685
Publication status	Published - Dec 2023

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We extend our gratitude to all participants and contributors of IRCEWS 2022, as the conference laid the foundation for this special issue. A word of appreciation is reserved for our reviewers and Editor-in-chief, for their insightful suggestions. We also thank the remaining members of the organizing committee and volunteers for their efforts in setting the conference, without their commitment, this endeavor would not have been possible. RCM and FSP are grateful for the Foundation for Science and Technology's support through funding UIDB/04625/2020 from the research unit CERIS. JM acknowledges funding from FCT – Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia, I.P. through national funds under UIDB/04310/2020 and UIDP/04310/2020. The usual disclaimer applies.

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Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia	UIDB/04625/2020, UIDB/04310/2020, UIDP/04310/2020

Keywords

Circular economy
Inclusivity
Resilience
Sustainability
Water services

UN SDGs

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Inclusivity, resilience, and circular economy of water services: Embracing a sustainable water future

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