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2022 | Book

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Scalar Mismatches in Metropolitan Water Governance

A Comparative Study of São Paulo and Mexico City

Author: Francine van den Brandeler

Publisher: Springer International Publishing

Book Series : Water Governance - Concepts, Methods, and Practice

Part of: Springer Professional "Wirtschaft+Technik" , Springer Professional "Technik" , Springer Professional "Wirtschaft"

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About this book

The book provides insights into the particular nature of water-related challenges in metropolitan regions of the Global South and the “scalar mismatches” that prevent their sustainable and inclusive development. It argues for the adoption of a metropolitan water governance approach to assess these challenges, including the drivers and institutions that shape these, and the policy instruments at river basin and urban scales that aim to address these. The cases of Mexico City and São Paulo, as two mega-cities with a wide ranging of water-related challenges, present lessons to other fast growing urban agglomerations on the variety of possible responses as well as obstacles to their effectiveness that receive little attention.

Table of Contents

Frontmatter
Chapter 1. Introduction
Abstract
Large cities have heavy impacts on their rural hinterlands, while also depending on these and the natural resources they provide. Between 2013 and 2015, a major drought brought the metropolitan region of São Paulo to the edge.
Francine van den Brandeler
Chapter 2. Methodology
Abstract
This chapter develops the qualitative methodology employed to answer the research questions. The methodology has several components: the comparative case study method (see Sect. 2.2), a literature review (see Sect. 2.3), an analytical framework (see Sect. 2.4), the units of analysis (see Sect. 2.5), the qualitative content analysis of the policies (see Sect. 2.6), the fieldwork and ethical considerations (see Sect. 2.7) and the integration of these different elements (see Sect. 2.8).
Francine van den Brandeler
Chapter 3. Urban Water Governance
Abstract
This chapter explores the literature on urban water governance to answer the following question: What does the literature on urban water governance tell us about how to understand and address metropolitan water challenges? I address this question through a literature review and content analysis.
Francine van den Brandeler
Chapter 4. River Basin Governance
Abstract
This chapter reviews the literature on river basin governance to answer the following question: What does the literature on river basin governance tell us about how to understand and address metropolitan water challenges?
Francine van den Brandeler
Chapter 5. The Implementation of IWRM/IRBM in São Paulo
Abstract
This chapter examines how different drivers and institutions at multiple levels of the river basin governance regime shape water-related challenges experienced in the Metropolitan Region of São Paulo (MRSP). It uncovers the causal links behind water challenges and the effectiveness of existing policy instruments.
Francine van den Brandeler
Chapter 6. The Implementation of UWM in São Paulo
Abstract
This chapter examines how different drivers and institutions at multiple levels of the urban water governance regime shape water-related challenges in the Metropolitan Region of São Paulo (MRSP). It uncovers the causal links behind these water challenges and the effectiveness of existing policy instruments. It reviews the relevant context of Brazilian urban water governance and its main drivers (see Sect. 6.2); analyses the driving forces according to their scalar level; explores which formal actors and institutions shape Urban Water Management (UWM) (see Sect. 6.3); analyses the instruments of UWM according to their stated mandates, their effect on actors’ behaviour and their impacts on inclusive and sustainable water governance (see Sect. 6.4). Finally, the chapter summarizes the main empirical findings and considers how more appropriate instruments could be (re)designed for São Paulo in relation to UWM (see Sect. 6.5).
Francine van den Brandeler
Chapter 7. The Implementation of IWRM/IRBM in Mexico City
Abstract
This chapter examines how drivers and institutions at multiple levels of the river basin governance regime shape water-related challenges in the Metropolitan Valley of Mexico City (MVMC). It uncovers the causal links behind water challenges and the effectiveness of existing policy instruments. It reviews the relevant context of Mexican river basin governance and its main drivers, analyses the driving forces on the river basin from local to global level (see Sect. 7.2), explores how Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) actors and institutions at multiple levels address water challenges at the basin scale (see Sect. 7.3), analyses the instruments of IWRM/IRBM according to their mandates, their effect on actors’ behaviour given the drivers and their impacts on inclusive and sustainable water governance (see Sect. 7.4). Finally, the chapter summarizes the main empirical findings and considers how more appropriate instruments could be (re)designed for the Mexico City case study in relation to IWRM/IRBM (see Sect. 7.5).
Francine van den Brandeler
Chapter 8. The Implementation of UWM in Mexico City
Abstract
This chapter examines how different drivers and institutions at multiple levels of the urban water governance regime shape water-related challenges in the Metropolitan Valley of Mexico City (MVMC). It uncovers the causal links behind these water challenges and the effectiveness of existing policy instruments. It reviews the relevant context of Mexican urban water governance and its main drivers (see Sect. 8.2). It analyses the driving forces on the city from local to global level. Section 8.3 then explores which formal actors and institutions shape Urban Water Management (UWM) in the MVMC. Section 8.4 analyses the instruments of UWM according to their stated mandates, their effect on actors’ behaviour and their impacts on inclusive and sustainable water governance. Finally, the chapter summarizes the main empirical findings and considers how more appropriate instruments could be (re)designed for the Mexico City case study in relation to UWM (see Sect. 8.5).
Francine van den Brandeler
Chapter 9. Comparing São Paulo and Mexico City: Evidence of Scalar Mismatches
Abstract
This chapter compares the case studies of São Paulo and Mexico City to provide insights on how to best respond to water-related challenges in terms of quantity, quality and climate change, and through which policy instruments. First, it examines both cases in terms of the drivers of their water challenges (see Sect. 9.2). It then analyses the organizational set up of the institutions that respond to these challenges in each case (see Sect. 9.3). Subsequently, it describes the policy instruments employed in both case studies (see Sect. 9.4), and compares their effects on actors (see Sect. 9.5). This is followed by an evaluation of the instruments’ effectiveness in achieving their stated mandates (see Sect. 9.6). It then compares recommendations for redesign and considers lessons that can be learned from each case study (see Sect. 9.7). Finally, the chapter summarizes the conclusions and introduces the concept of ‘Scalar Mismatches’, which, if unaddressed, impede sustainable and inclusive water governance in large metropolises (see Sect. 9.8).
Francine van den Brandeler
Chapter 10. Towards a Theory of Metropolitan Water Governance
Abstract
Large metropolitan regions are multiplying and increasingly facing challenges in terms of water quantity, quality and adaptation to risk from extreme weather events. Although they generally have more resources to address these challenges, their complexity increases exponentially with their size, as the number of actors and institutions involved directly or indirectly in metropolitan water governance also multiplies. The failure to reconcile metropolitan water governance across urban and river basin scales can translate into water policies that lead to a ‘scalar mismatch’. This can create redundancies that enhance resilience within water governance, as different actors and instruments work towards similar goals through different means. This can help cope with the impacts of climate variability and change. However, overlapping and disconnected policies and a lack of coherence and coordination between levels of government and between urban and basin scales can render measures ineffective or lead to externalities and conflicts over limited resources.
Francine van den Brandeler
Backmatter
Metadata
Title
Scalar Mismatches in Metropolitan Water Governance
Author
Francine van den Brandeler
Copyright Year
2022
Electronic ISBN
978-3-031-08061-6
Print ISBN
978-3-031-08060-9
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-08061-6