Innovations in the water chain – experiences in The Netherlands |
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| Authors: | Yoram Krozer Sharon Hophmayer-Tokich Hans van Meerendonk Simon Tijsma Eric Vos |
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| Institution: | 1. Centre for Studies in Technology and Sustainable Development (CSTM), University of Twente, PO box 217, 7500 AE Enschede, The Netherlands;2. Economics Department of the Province of Fryslân, the Netherlands, PO box 20120, 8900 HM Leeuwarden, The Netherlands;1. KWR Watercycle Research Institute, P.O. Box 1072, 3430 BB, Nieuwegein, The Netherlands;2. Utrecht University, Copernicus Institute of Sustainable Development, P.O. Box 80.115, 3508 TC, Utrecht, The Netherlands;3. Deltares, P.O. Box 177, 2600 MH, Delft, The Netherlands;4. Wageningen University, Sub-department Environmental Technology, P.O. Box 17, 6700 AA, Wageningen, The Netherlands;1. UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education, P.O. Box 3015, 2601 DA, Delft, The Netherlands;2. Amsterdam Institute for Social Science Research, University of Amsterdam, Nieuwe Achtergracht 166, 1018 WV, Amsterdam, The Netherlands;3. BM-Change, Torenallee 20, 5617 BC, Eindhoven, Netherlands;1. Radboud University Nijmegen, Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour, The Netherlands;2. Department of Psychology, University of York, UK;1. School of Arts, Sciences and Humanities, University of Sao Paulo, Av. Arlindo Bettio 1000, Sao Paulo, SP, 03828-000, Brazil;2. Graduate Program in Sustainability, University of Sao Paulo, Av. Arlindo Bettio 1000, Sao Paulo, SP, 03828-000, Brazil |
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| Abstract: | Innovations in water chain are discussed based on experiences in the Netherlands. The available and new technological options, as well as their dissemination in the Netherlands, are presented for the prevailing system with add-on technologies (elongation), and for the emerging separation system with technologies at the source. Numerous new options are available for both systems but these options are rarely used. The low use is explained using economic theories and with practical examples from the Netherlands. In order to foster innovations, the mainstream, evolutionary, and behavioral theories pinpoint respectively the pricing of common goods, broad support of concerted action, and support for innovators’ entry. These actions may all be needed. Experiences with a stakeholder cluster in water management suggest that markets for high value water use invoke innovations and low-cost technology adaptations. The systematic development of services that foster high value water-based activities is recommended. |
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