Marrying Unmarried Literatures: The Water Footprint and Environmental (Economic) Valuation
In this commentary, we set out the rationale for bringing together two research fields: Water Footprint Assessment and environmental (economic) valuation, which have evolved separately. This has the potential to inform the efficient allocation of virtual water flows at a global scale. It would also...
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doaj-28365ebe50b84ca3aaea23ed88c1e0ac2020-11-25T00:58:12ZengMDPI AGWater2073-44412018-12-011012181510.3390/w10121815w10121815Marrying Unmarried Literatures: The Water Footprint and Environmental (Economic) ValuationBenjamin H. Lowe0David R. Oglethorpe1Sonal Choudhary2Sheffield University Management School, Conduit Road, Sheffield S10 1FL, UKSheffield University Management School, Conduit Road, Sheffield S10 1FL, UKSheffield University Management School, Conduit Road, Sheffield S10 1FL, UKIn this commentary, we set out the rationale for bringing together two research fields: Water Footprint Assessment and environmental (economic) valuation, which have evolved separately. This has the potential to inform the efficient allocation of virtual water flows at a global scale. It would also address some of the aims and objectives in the Water Footprint Assessment Manual regarding the assessment of environmental impacts and their sustainability, which thus far have not been covered in the literature. We also indicate how established practice in the environmental valuation community would need to develop to facilitate productive exchange between the two fields. Finally, we outline the key developments in the non-peer reviewed grey literature that signal the merit of such an exchange.https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/10/12/1815benefit transfersupply chain managementvalue of watervirtual waterwater footprint assessment |
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Marrying Unmarried Literatures: The Water Footprint and Environmental (Economic) Valuation |
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Marrying Unmarried Literatures: The Water Footprint and Environmental (Economic) Valuation |
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marrying unmarried literatures: the water footprint and environmental (economic) valuation |
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In this commentary, we set out the rationale for bringing together two research fields: Water Footprint Assessment and environmental (economic) valuation, which have evolved separately. This has the potential to inform the efficient allocation of virtual water flows at a global scale. It would also address some of the aims and objectives in the Water Footprint Assessment Manual regarding the assessment of environmental impacts and their sustainability, which thus far have not been covered in the literature. We also indicate how established practice in the environmental valuation community would need to develop to facilitate productive exchange between the two fields. Finally, we outline the key developments in the non-peer reviewed grey literature that signal the merit of such an exchange. |
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benefit transfer supply chain management value of water virtual water water footprint assessment |
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