3rd World Water Congress: Integrated Water Resources Management Selected Proceedings of the 3rd World Water Congress of the International Water Association, Held in Melbourne, Australia, 7-12 April 2002 - Water Science & Technology

The 3rd World Water Congress, the first to be held in the southern hemisphere, was structured with a wide-ranging and high-quality programme, with around 900 presentations in plenary, platform, poster and workshop sessions.  The full spectrum of the global community of water professionals was represented in this unparalleled opportunity to address the key challenges in water and sanitation and to report advances in water and environmental management.  Over 650 papers have subsequently been peer-reviewed for publication and this issue comprises 48 papers selected on aspects of integrated water resources management. Topics covered include: sustainable approaches; quality and quantity assessment; water management case studies; catchment management; diffuse pollution; urban drainage; and sewer systems.  With articles by some of the world?s leading experts, highlighting developments in research, policy and practical applications, these proceedings are a highly valuable compilation of the latest advances within the new paradigm of integrated water resources management.