Study of Water Crisis in Iran

Water is a natural, rare, and irreplaceable resource in the economic and social development of the nations. Economy and population growth and lifestyle changes caused continuous increase in water consumption. Iran water resources are facing a critical era. Water scarcity brings many different cultural, social and security challenges. Poor management of water resources, besides population and climate change, is the main factor in water scarcity in Iran. The study, using a descriptive methodology, aims to review the water crisis, water management and the formation of the water market in Iran. Effective allocation of water requires establishing water institutions to form and reform the institutions and laws of water market. Policy making and implementation of policies in water management require explicit, accurate and clear regulations. These regulations should be provided publicly to be used by experts, society and media. Collective wisdom and collective cooperation must be applied to solve this problem.