{"product_id":"nature-positive-water-utilities-robert-c-brears-9781991370594","title":"Nature-Positive Water Utilities: An Our Future Water Insight on Climate Resilience, Water Security, and Sustainable Water Management","description":"Water utilities are under pressure from climate change, water scarcity, and ecosystem degradation. \u003ci\u003eNature-Positive Water Utilities\u003c\/i\u003e shows how to integrate sustainable water management, climate resilience, and environmental governance into utility operations. This practical guide addresses how utilities can improve water security and support ecosystem restoration using scalable, cost-effective strategies. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside this book, readers will learn how to: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmbed \u003cb\u003eclimate resilience\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003esustainable water management\u003c\/b\u003e into utility governance and operations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlign with \u003cb\u003eenvironmental governance\u003c\/b\u003e frameworks to support biodiversity, reforestation, and long-term water planning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign and implement \u003cb\u003egreen infrastructure\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eurban greening\u003c\/b\u003e strategies that reduce flood risk and improve water quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse \u003cb\u003eecosystem restoration\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003enature-based solutions\u003c\/b\u003e to increase service reliability and reduce operational costs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccess \u003cb\u003epublic and multilateral climate finance\u003c\/b\u003e to support infrastructure that delivers measurable environmental outcomes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply \u003cb\u003ecost-benefit analysis\u003c\/b\u003e methods that include ecosystem services, avoided costs, and resilience metrics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStructure \u003cb\u003etariff models\u003c\/b\u003e that incentivize water conservation while funding ecological improvements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdopt \u003cb\u003edigital tools for ecosystem monitoring\u003c\/b\u003e including remote sensing, IoT sensors, and geospatial mapping platforms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book is essential for professionals working in water utilities, urban planning, or climate adaptation. It delivers actionable insights on \u003cb\u003esustainable water management\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eclimate resilience\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eecosystem restoration\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003eenvironmental governance\u003c\/b\u003e, helping readers implement nature-positive strategies that support long-term water security and biodiversity protection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Robert C. Brears\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1991370598\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781991370594\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Our Future Water\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/25\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 30\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.12lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.06d","brand":"Robert C. Brears","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48241904124159,"sku":"9781991370594","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_ae237026-dee8-4aac-8da7-6b62efc31ab2.jpg?v=1772656488","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/nature-positive-water-utilities-robert-c-brears-9781991370594","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}