Resumen

Sustainable water resources management and water governance: scientific literature review 2010-2024. RCTU [online]. 2025, vol.12, n.1, pp.78-87. ISSN 1390-7697.  https://doi.org/10.26423/rctu.v12i1.878.

Sustainable water resources management presents a global challenge that requires integrated and participatory approaches. This study conducted a systematic review of scientific literature published between 2010 and 2024, aiming to provide a comprehensive overview of water governance and management, focusing on key actors, roles, OECD principles, and governance outcomes. The research followed the PRISMA methodology, establishing inclusion criteria (publications in Spanish and English, indexed in recognized databases, accessible in full text, scientific articles, published between 2010-2024) and exclusion criteria (publications prior to 2010, in other languages, not indexed, restricted access, non-scientific documents, or not addressing specific thematic areas). The selection of 32 studies was performed through searches on Google Scholar and other databases using keywords related to water management and governance in both languages. The primary technique employed was content analysis, from which main thematic categories were extracted and interpreted. Data were organized and visually represented using Microsoft Excel, enabling the identification of trends, gaps, and relevant relationships in water resource governance. This methodology combines a systematic review design, clear selection criteria, qualitative analysis techniques, and graphical tools to synthesize the obtained information.

Palabras clave : Climate Change; Environmental Sustainability; Integrated Water Resources Management; Water Rights.