A SYSTEMS DYNAMICS APPROACH TO CONFLICT RESOLUTION IN WATER RESOURCES: THE MODEL OF THE LERMA-CHAPALA WATERSHED
Juan M. Huerta, PhD Prospective Decision Models, Inc. & PDM de México, S.A. de C.V.
ABSTRACT:
A System Dynamics simulation model of the Lerma-Chapala watershed, in Mexico, was built to develop an improved Surface Water Distribution Agreement among five states of the Mexican Re- public and the national water authorities. The model, the main analytical tool in a politically charged and confrontational water resources allocation, has proven to be very useful for conflict resolution because: