The Singapore Water Story: Sustainable Development in an Urban City-state

Synopsis

This Book Describes The Journey Of Singapore's Development And The Fundamental Role That Water Has Had In Shaping It. What Makes This Case So Unique Is That The Quest For Self-sufficiency In Terms Of Water Availability In A Fast-changing Urban Context Has Been Crucial To The Way Development Policies And Agendas Have Been Planned Throughout The Years-- Setting The Foundations -- Water And Urban Development -- Regulatory Instruments And Institutions For Water Pollution Control -- Managing Water Demands -- Education And Information Strategies For Water Conservation -- Cleaning Og Of The Singapore River And Kallang Basin -- Views Of The Media On The Singapore-malaysia Water Relationship -- Looking Ahead. Cecilia Tortajada, Yugal Joshi, And Asit K. Biswas. Includes Bibliographical References (pages 239-272) And Index.