Integrated Drainage Basin Management
Integrated drainage basin management (IDBM) is a holistic approach to water resource management that considers all upstream and downstream users and environmental needs within a drainage basin as a single system. It aims to balance competing demands for water through cooperation and sustainable practices.
Real World
The Murray-Darling Basin Plan in Australia sets legally binding water limits shared across four states, balancing irrigation needs for the country's food bowl against minimum environmental flows to prevent river collapse.
Exam Focus
When discussing IDBM, identify the specific governance body or agreement involved — named examples distinguish top-band answers from generic ones.
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