5.4.4 Intensity
Finally, there is a strong sense of intensity for drought issues from all levels and
scales in the region. The lead actors and networks consider drought management
and water scarcity as part of their core business. This is both as a result of a
Table 5.1 Final assessment of governance context for drought in Somerset, UK after two field
visits (and after Winter 2013/2014 floods)
Criteria
Dimensions
Extent
Coherence
Flexibility
Intensity
Levels and Scales Positive and
Increasing
Positive and
Increasing
Neutral and
static
(was supportive but
has decreased post
floods)
Neutral and
static
(was supportive but
has decreased post
floods)
Actors and
Networks
Positive and
increasing
(increasing with other
forms of water mgt)
Positive and
increasing
(increasing with actors
going beyond duties)
Neutral and
static
(was increasing but
is now on hold post
floods)
Neutral and
static
(was increasing but
is now on hold post
floods)
Problem
perspectives and
goal ambitions
Restrictive and
static (was
supportive but has
now decreased
specifically for
drought mgt after
floods)
Restrictive and
decreasing
(was supportive but
has now decreased
specifically for drought
mgt after floods)
Restrictive
and
decreasing
(was neutral
assessment but is
now less flexible
after floods)
Restrictive
and
decreasing
(was increasing in
intensity but has
now decreased
specifically for
drought mgt after
floods)
Strategies and
instruments
Positive and
increasing
Neutral
(many instruments but
implementation lacks
coherence)
Positive and
increasing
Positive but
static
Responsibilities
and resources
Positive but
decreasing (after
floods)
Restrictive and
decreasing
(after floods)
Positive but
static
Negative but
static
Key for Colours. Red: Restrictive Orange: Neutral Green: Supportive
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