Identifying critical areas for water resource research

This strategy features in the framework of Agenda 21 as formulated at UNCED (Rio de Janeiro, 1992), now coordinated by the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development and implemented through national and local authorities. Agenda 21 recommends identification of critical areas for water-related adaptive research.

1. Researching water resources for sustainable development

1. Managing water resources for sustainable rural development
2. Financing water research
3. Collecting data on water

1. Strengthening water resource research capabilities in developing countries

1. Uncritical
2. Overcritical
3. Criticism