Current experiences of water banks in Spain. Study of the cases of Guadiana, Guadalquivir, Júcar and Segura

Abstract

“Centros de intercambio” of rights to the exclusive use ofe water are a new are a new instrument in TRLA which redistribute water resources to optimize socially the use of water. They are a challenge of actual Spanish Water Law because they fight the actual drougt. Indeed, the Real Decreto.Ley 9/2006, 15 septiembre, increased the “centros de intercambio” to respond environmental objectives. The present work analyzes the operation of “centros de intercambio” in the Guadiana, Guadalquivir, Júcar and Segura basins to know water markets effectiveness in Spain.