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Darden University of Virginia (USA)
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The Nature Conservancy: Advocating for and Investing in Sustainable Water Management
Debaere, Peter; Richter, BrianCase DARDEN-GEM-0123-EEconomicsThe Nature Conservancy (TNC) was one of the largest conservation organizations in the world; its mission was to “to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends.” Over time, TNC had expanded its mission to include advocating for sustainable water-management practices, and its numerous water specialists had advised corporations, water ministries, legislatures, and many other organizations. TNC was constantly exploring new ways of advoca...Starting at €8.20
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Securing a City's Future Water Supply: Building a Reservoir in Charlottesville, Virginia
Debaere, Peter; Richter, BrianCase DARDEN-GEM-0115-EEconomicsThe case is about a city’s water security and draws on the intense debate about the construction of a reservoir in a college town in Virginia in the wake of a record drought. The case highlights the role of public utilities in water provision, illustrates the different positions of various stakeholders, and raises the question of what the appropriate price for water is. It provides stylized facts of water use across sectors and rests on a basic a...Starting at €8.20