References

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Brief Summary: This article focuses on the challenges of water resource management under climate change. Recommendations include integrating adaptive water management strategies in rural-urban regional plans to mitigate climate-induced risks like droughts and floods.

URL: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhydrol.2011.12.013

Original Reference: Eleftheriadou, E., Giannopoulou, I. & Yannopoulos, S. (2015). The European Flood Directive: Current implementation and technical issues in transboundary catchments, Evros/Maritsa example. European Water, 52: 13–22

Brief Summary: This article discusses sustainable water management in the context of regional planning. RAPs should prioritize water conservation and resource management strategies that address both rural and urban needs. PoliRuralPlus pilots can adopt these practices to ensure sustainable water use and improve resilience in rural-urban regions.

URL: http://www.ewra.net/ew/pdf/EW_2015_52_03.pdf

Original Reference: Luan, Q. et al. (2017). Runoff Effect Evaluation of LID through SWMM in Typical Mountainous, Low-Lying Urban Areas: A Case Study in China. Water, 9: 439.

Brief Summary: Discusses sustainable water management systems for urban resilience. PoliRuralPlus can integrate these into rural-urban strategies to manage water resources effectively across regions.

URL: https://doi.org/10.3390/w9060439

Original Reference: Fassman, E.A. (2010). Urban runoff mitigation by a permeable pavement system over impermeable soils. Journal of Hydrologic Engineering, 15: 475–485

Brief Summary: Discusses sustainable water management practices linking urban and rural areas. Implications: Water management is key to regional sustainability. Recommendations: RAPs should incorporate integrated water resource management practices, ensuring rural water needs are aligned with urban development goals.

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Original Reference: Dong, X., Guo, H. & Zeng, S. (2017). Enhancing future resilience in urban drainage system: Green versus grey infrastructure, Water Resources, 124: 280–289

Brief Summary: This paper discusses water treatment and management challenges in both rural and urban contexts. RAPs should integrate sustainable water management systems across regions, aligning with PoliRuralPlus’s focus on balancing environmental sustainability with development in both rural and urban areas.

URL: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.watres.2017.07.038

Original Reference: Britton, E. et al. (2020). Blue care: a systematic review of blue space interventions for health and wellbeing. Health Promotion International, 35: 50-69

Brief Summary: Focuses on water resource management in integrated urban-rural settings, emphasizing the role of collaborative governance. PoliRuralPlus can adopt water resource management practices to improve resilience and sustainability in its pilot regions.

URL: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.watres.2013.05.036

Original Reference: Holden, J. et al. (2008). Overland flow velocity and roughness properties in peatlands. Water Resources Research, 44(6).

Brief Summary: This research delves into water management issues affecting rural and urban areas. Recommendations: Regional plans should promote integrated water resource management to ensure sustainability and address shared rural-urban water needs.

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Original Reference: Alfredo K., Montalto F. & Goldstein A. (2010). Observed and modelled performances of prototype green roof test plots subjected to simulated low- and high-intensity precipitations in a laboratory experiment. Journal of Hydrologic Engineering, 15 (6): 444-457

Brief Summary: Investigates water resource management strategies across urban-rural boundaries. Recommends applying integrated water resource strategies to ensure sustainability and resilience in PoliRuralPlus regions.

URL: American Society of Civil Engineers

Original Reference: Van Eerd, M.C.J., Dieperink, C. & Wiering. M.A. (2015b). ‘A dive into floods’: exploring the Dutch implementation of the Floods Directive. Water Policy, 17(2): 187-207.

Brief Summary: Examines the importance of integrated water management systems for urban and rural areas. Recommendations: RAPs should focus on collaborative water management strategies to ensure equitable resource distribution, supporting both rural agriculture and urban needs.

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Original Reference: Dietz, M.E. (2007). Low impact development practices: A review of current research and recommendations for future directions. Water, Air and Soil Pollution, 186(1-4): 351-363

Brief Summary: This article addresses water pollution challenges in rural and urban regions, emphasizing the need for integrated management strategies. RAPs should incorporate policies that address water quality and access across rural-urban areas, aligning with PoliRuralPlus's sustainability and environmental health goals.

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Original Reference: Newell-Price, J.P. et al. (2011). An Inventory of Mitigation Methods and Guide to their Effects on Diffuse Water Pollution, Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Ammonia Emissions from Agriculture. Defra Project WQ0106.

Brief Summary: Discusses the impact of rural land management on water quality. PoliRuralPlus should include water management strategies in RAPs to ensure sustainable agricultural practices and protect water resources in rural-urban regions.

URL: http://randd.defra.gov.uk/Document.aspx?Document=9995_WQ0106.pdf

Original Reference: Novotny, V. & Olem, H. (1994). Water Quality: Prevention and Management of Diffuse Pollution. Van Nostrand-Reinhold, New York. ISBN 978-0442005597.

Brief Summary: Focuses on the importance of maintaining water quality in rural areas as urban populations grow. Suggests that water management strategies be integrated into rural-urban planning frameworks. Relevant for PoliRuralPlus in terms of environmental sustainability.

URL: https://www.amazon.com/Water-Quality-Prevention-Management-Pollution/dp/0442005597

Original Reference: Ashley, R. et al. (2011). A Review of Current Knowledge Surface Water Management and Urban Green Infrastructure A review of potential benefits and UK and international practices. FR/R0014.Foundation for Water Research, Marlow, England

Brief Summary: Explores water quality regulations for ensuring healthy rural-urban environments. Suggests PoliRuralPlus implement these regulatory frameworks to safeguard water resources in both rural and urban contexts.

URL: FWR Water Regulation Report

Original Reference: Li, Y.L. & Babcock, R.W. Jr. (2014). Green roof hydrologic performance and modeling: A review. Water Science and Technology, 69: 727–738.

Brief Summary: Focuses on sustainable water resource management. PoliRuralPlus can integrate such approaches to enhance water security and resilience in rural-urban action plans.

URL: https://doi.org/10.2166/wst.2013.766

Original Reference: Tsakiris, G., Nalbantis, I. & Pistrika, A. (2009). Critical Technical Issues on the EU Flood Directive. European Water, 25/26: 39-51.

Brief Summary: This paper investigates the role of water resource management in the context of rural-urban linkages. Implication: PoliRuralPlus can promote sustainable water management practices in both rural and urban planning, ensuring that shared resources are managed efficiently.

URL: http://www.ewra.net/ew/pdf/EW_2009_25-26_07.pdf

Original Reference: Carpenter, D.D. & Kaluvakolanu, P. (2011). Effect of Roof Surface Type on Storm-Water Runoff from Full-Scale Roofs in a Temperate Climate. Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, 137:161–169

Brief Summary: This paper discusses water resource management in irrigation systems, focusing on sustainability and efficiency. Implications: Water management is critical for both agricultural productivity and urban resilience. Recommendations: Regional action plans should include integrated water resource management strategies, promoting efficient irrigation systems in rural areas while ensuring sustainable water use across rural-urban landscapes.

URL: Water Resource Management in Irrigation

Original Reference: Damodaram, C. et al. (2010). Simulation of combined best management practices and low impact development for sustainable stormwater management. Journal of the American Water Resources Association, 46: 907–918

Brief Summary: This paper discusses water management and land use in rural-urban areas. RAPs should prioritize water resource management, addressing both rural and urban needs for sustainability, with a particular emphasis on integrated watershed management and green infrastructure solutions to enhance regional resilience.

URL: Water Resources Impact

Original Reference: Verdonschot, P.F.M. et al. (2013). A comparative review of recovery processes in rivers, lakes, estuarine and coastal waters. Hydrobiologia, 704(1): 453-474.

Brief Summary: Analyzes water management challenges in rural-urban linkages. Recommendations: Integrated water resource management should be a priority in RAPs to ensure rural areas can sustainably support urban growth, particularly in agriculture and drinking water supply.

URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10750-012-1294-7

Original Reference: Yang, J. et al. (2005). The urban forest in Beijing and its role in air pollution reduction. Urban Forestry and Urban Greening, 3: 65-78.

Brief Summary: Analyzes the interconnectedness of water, energy, and food systems. Recommendations: RAPs should adopt a water-energy-food nexus approach to manage these resources sustainably, ensuring that both rural and urban areas benefit from integrated planning in critical resource management.

URL: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1618866704700816

Original Reference: Westling, E.L. et al. (2014). Developing adaptive capacity through reflexivity: lessons from adaptive water governance.

Brief Summary: Analyzes the interconnectedness of water, energy, and food systems in rural-urban linkages. Recommendations: RAPs should integrate the water-energy-food nexus approach to ensure sustainable management of these critical resources, promoting resilience in both rural and urban regions.

URL: https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/es4056385