'A valuable reference for those engaging in research for sustainable development as well as policy-makers and stakeholders involved in IWRM implementation and development.'-Philippe Quevauviller, DG Research, European Commission, and Department of Hydrology and Hydrological Engineering, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB)<BR><BR>'Integrating different forms of experts' and local knowledge is increasingly needed to cope with the challenge of managing complex socio-ecological systems. This book, by a highly interdisciplinary, multinational team, describes and reflects upon sustainability challenges in the context of integrated water resource management (IWRM). The authors' analysis of these challenges, however, translates beyond the water context into useful insights for a much broader community of sustainability-oriented researchers and practitioners.'-Carlo Sessa, Institute of Studies for the Integration of Systems, Rome<BR><BR>Integrating knowledge and experiences from scientific, policy and stakeholder perspectives is a vital but difficult task for anyone working in water management. This book examines this scienceûpolicyûstakeholder interface (SPSI) both analytically and through the description of practical experiences from river basins in Europe, India and South-East Asia, including the Tungabhadra (India), Sesan (Vietnam/Cambodia), Tagus (Spain/Portugal) and Glomma (Norway) These detailed case studies highlight issues associated with pollution, severely altered river flow and transboundary conflicts. The book concludes by providing a series of recommendations for improving the SPSI in water management. Overall, the volume represents a major step forward in our understanding of integrated water resources management.