Defining freshwater as a natural resource: a framework linking water use to the area of protection natural resources
- 1 January 2019
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Springer Science and Business Media LLC in The International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment
- Vol. 24 (5), 960-974
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s11367-018-1543-8
Abstract
While many examples have shown unsustainable use of freshwater resources, existing LCIA methods for water use do not comprehensively address impacts to natural resources for future generations. This framework aims to (1) define freshwater resource as an item to protect within the Area of Protection (AoP) natural resources, (2) identify relevant impact pathways affecting freshwater resources, and (3) outline methodological choices for impact characterization model development.Keywords
Funding Information
- ANR
- Occitanie region
- ONEMA
- BRL
- SCP
- SUEZ
- Vinadeis
- Compagnie Fruitière
- IMT Mines Ales
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