Lecture 1-3 Flashcards
What factors to consider for water pricing policy in Metro Van?
- Cost Recovery for Infrastructure
- Environmental Cost
- Demand Management
- Equity and Accessibility
- Transparency
- Public Engagement
- Affordability
- Inclusive Planning
- Conservation Incentives
- Dynamic Pricing
How can Indigenous knowledge contribute to sustainable water management practices?
Provides holistic perspectives that integrate cultural, spiritual, and ecological values, promoting long-term stewardship and protection.
Why is water described as precious fragile, and dangerous by the UN?
Precious: Essential for life, society, and economies
Fragile: Finite and vulnerable to overuse and environmental threats
Dangerous: Mismanagement or extreme events can cause severe harm
Provide example of precious
It sustains human health, ensures food security, powers energy systems, maintains ecosystems
Provide example of fragile
Pollution from industrial discharge contaminates rivers, over-extraction of groundwater leads to aquifer depletion. Climate change reduces snowpack and rainfall, affecting availability.
Provide example of dangerous
Flooding from heavy rainfall can destroy infrastructure and displace communities, while droughts can lead to crop failures and famine
Discuss implications of neglecting or misusing water resources
Public Health Crises
Economic Losses
Environmental Degradation
Social and Political Conflicts
Long-term Sustainability Challenges
Why is access to water considered a fundamental human right?
it is essential for life, health, and equitable human development
What barriers prevent some Canadians from having equal access to safe water?
lack of funding and infrastructure (especially in small and indigenous communities)
remote locations that complicate the development of water systems
