The Water Footprint Assessment Manual: Setting the global standard, Earthscan, London, UK
Published on by Matilda Bradshaw, Water Footprint Network - Communications Specialist in Academic
Authors: Hoekstra, A.Y., Chapagain, A.K., Aldaya, M.M. and Mekonnen, M.M. (2011).
This manual presents a scientifically rigorous method to help the public and private sectors understand their dependency and impact on global water resources, and offers guidance on response strategies that conserve water for industry, communities and nature.
It contains the global standard for Water Footprint Assessment, as developed and maintained by the Water Footprint Network. It covers a comprehensive set of definitions and methods for water footprint accounting. It shows how water footprints are calculated for individual processes and products, as well as for consumers, nations and businesses. It also includes methods for water footprint sustainability assessment and a library of water footprint response options.
Taxonomy
- Water
- Virtual Water
- Water Footprint