The Emscher Region.The Opportunities of Economic Transition for Leapfrogging Urban Water Management

Case study illustrating why the Emscher Region has been able to promote and implement sustainable solutions in its urban water management practices with such a high level of success. Based on a review of literature and expert interviews, the study describes the historic and current perspectives that have influenced the adoption of sustainable water management in the region.

SALIAN, P. ANTON, B. (2011): The Emscher Region.The Opportunities of Economic Transition for Leapfrogging Urban Water Management. Freiburg: ICLEI European Secretariat GmbH URL [Accessed: 28.05.2013]