Accountability in planning for sustainable water supplies in South East Queensland

Claudia Baldwin; V Uhlmann

doi:10.1080/07293682.2010.508205

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Accountability in planning for sustainable water supplies in South East Queensland

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Accountability in planning for sustainable water supplies in South East Queensland

Claudia Baldwin and V Uhlmann

Australian Planner, Vol.47(3), pp.191-202

2010

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/07293682.2010.508205

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Abstract

sustainability

water planning

water infrastructure

GRI, triple bottom line

water supply

Providing a secure water supply for future population growth that accommodates climate change is a high priority of governments. Moreover, investing in such costly infrastructure must meet obligations for economic, social and environmental sustainability and high standards of governance. In this research, the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) sustainability framework is used to assess alternative water supply options proposed in the 2009 draft South East Queensland (SEQ) Water Strategy. While it has become the norm for large companies to use the GRI to report on progress using economic, social and environmental sustainability indicators, this paper investigates the applicability of the GRI 2005 Public Agency Supplement designed for use by governments. By including indicators about public policy disclosures, efficiency and effectiveness, governments can be called to account for decision-making that affects future generations. The results illustrate the value of the GRI approach as a basis for improving transparency in governance and decision-making to achieve sustainability performance in water source options.

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Title: Accountability in planning for sustainable water supplies in South East Queensland
Authors: Claudia Baldwin (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
V Uhlmann (Author) - Vikki Uhlmann Consultancies
Publication details: Australian Planner, Vol.47(3), pp.191-202
Publisher: Routledge
Date published: 2010
DOI: 10.1080/07293682.2010.508205
ISSN: 0729-3682
Organisation Unit: School of Social Sciences - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; Engage Research Lab; School of Law and Society; Sustainability Research Cluster
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99449492802621
Output Type: Journal article