Integrated Water Resources Management for Implementing Sustainable Energy Development—Challenges and Perspectives in Poland

Monika Bryła (), Iwona Zdralewicz, Iwona Lejcuś, Katarzyna Kraj, Grzegorz Dumieński, Tamara Tokarczyk and Tomasz Walczykiewicz
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Monika Bryła: Institute of Meteorology and Water Management-National Research Institute, ul. Podleśna 61, 01-673 Warszawa, Poland
Iwona Zdralewicz: Institute of Meteorology and Water Management-National Research Institute, ul. Podleśna 61, 01-673 Warszawa, Poland
Iwona Lejcuś: Institute of Meteorology and Water Management-National Research Institute, ul. Podleśna 61, 01-673 Warszawa, Poland
Katarzyna Kraj: Institute of Meteorology and Water Management-National Research Institute, ul. Podleśna 61, 01-673 Warszawa, Poland
Grzegorz Dumieński: Institute of Meteorology and Water Management-National Research Institute, ul. Podleśna 61, 01-673 Warszawa, Poland
Tamara Tokarczyk: Institute of Meteorology and Water Management-National Research Institute, ul. Podleśna 61, 01-673 Warszawa, Poland
Tomasz Walczykiewicz: Institute of Meteorology and Water Management-National Research Institute, ul. Podleśna 61, 01-673 Warszawa, Poland

Sustainability, 2025, vol. 17, issue 3, 1-30

Abstract: Climate change causes a problem for the energy system in Poland, which is based on the availability of water resources throughout the year. In situations of water scarcity resulting from increased demand or due to water deficits caused by the phenomenon of drought, it is necessary to develop efficient management methods that take into account the needs of all stakeholders and obtaining approval for new investments. The principles of Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) enable this efficiency to be achieved. The research used 51 questions in 3 surveys to assess the potential for IWRM implementation in 3 catchments located in an area of southern and south-western Poland with different topography, regional and socio-economic characteristics, i.e., the Białka (tourism domination), the Nysa Kłodzka (potential for hydropower) and the Widawa (lowland character). In order to interpret the results, the author’s method of grouping survey questions from different sources was applied. The results of the study showed that there is considerable social potential and willingness to develop cooperation between different stakeholder groups but there are barriers related to the state of knowledge and its transfer between stakeholders. It is important not to ignore the stakeholders whose resistance can effectively delay investment processes.

Keywords: drought; water resources; hydropower; nuclear power; IWRM (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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