Water and Politics in Turkey

Download or read book Water and Politics in Turkey written by Vakur Sumer and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2016-07-28 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As Turkey approaches EU membership it faces the challenge of implementing the requirements of the WFD by the date of its accession to the union, something that will require major structural change and financial investment. Water and Politics in Turkey provides a comprehensive, detailed and authoritative examination of all aspects water management and water resources in Turkey, from evaluation of existing institutions and practices to assessing the difficulties inherent in the enormous changes that must be implemented as Turkey prepares for EU membership. It will be essential reading for water professionals, policy makers, environmentalists, and all those with an interest in Turkey the workings of the European Union.