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Sourced from the future-work section and abstract and stated research gap and recommendations of the source papers, classified as general, spanning 4 journals.

Supporting evidence — 4 representative gaps

• Resilience and risk perception in water scarcity: an analysis from Bourdieu's theory (2026) · Frontiers in Water · doi

  Longitudinal research could provide deeper insights into how perceptions and coping practices evolve during prolonged droughts or periods of water rationing - Future studies could incorporate additional indicators related to income, assets, housing infrastructure, or access to private water systems to better capture these dynamics - Future research could explore how interactions between households, water utilities, and policymakers shape governance outcomes across different institutional settings - Comparative studies across cities experiencing water stress would be particularly valuable for understanding how governance structures influence the relationship between social inequality and water resilience - further research could examine how different forms of capital interact within the broader field of water governance, particularly by exploring the role of institutional actors, policy frameworks, and infrastructure investments in shaping adaptive capacity across urban populations

  generalfuture-work section
  Keywords: longitudinal research provide deeper insights perceptions coping practices
• Circular Economy in Tourism Water Management as a Driver of Territorial Value Creation (2026) · Circular Economy and Sustainability · doi

  Despite the growing recognition of water as a strategic resource for tourism destinations, the extent to which CE-based water management can act as a driver of territorial value creation — rather than merely as an environmental mitigation tool — remains insufficiently explored in the literature, representing a significant gap at the intersection of circular economy, water governance, and tourism studies.

  generalabstract
  Keywords: water tourism despite growing recognition strategic resource destinations extent based management driver territorial value creation
• Water governance under pressure: neoliberal structures and collaborative freshwater management in Lincolnshire, United Kingdom (2026) · Frontiers in Environmental Science · doi

  The study identifies a gap in the understanding of the challenges of water governance in an agriculturally dominated region within a high-income country. The study highlights the need for integrated and adaptive governance to respond to rapid environmental change in freshwater systems. The study notes that fragmented institutional arrangements and weak coordination across organisations remain key barriers to effective adaptation and integrated water management.

  generalstated research gapevidence 5/5
  Keywords: study identifies gap understanding challenges water governance agriculturally
• Barriers to sustainable entrepreneurship of fine dining restaurants: Lessons from an environmental crisis (2026) · African Journal of Sustainable Tourism · doi

  The above findings underscore the need for sustainable entrepreneurship to thrive and achieve resilience for businesses that rely on water for survival. A strategic framework restaurant the entrepreneurs and local communities within the region is needed to promote water conservation and enhance resilience. government, involving Adequate water management, as demonstrated by Brazil’s decentralised river basin committees, necessitates active stakeholder involvement. Policymakers in Cape Town are urged to practice effective governance by strategically allocating financial resources for infrastructure and water management, with continued funding necessary for SMEs. Additionally, providing financial incentives for restaurants to adopt water-saving technologies is recommended, as this could significantly improve responsible water usage. In line with the WMO (2023) report, this study highlights that poor management of freshwater supplies could have economic ramifications, projecting a potential loss of 6% of gross (WMO 2023). Legislative domestic product by 2050 frameworks are urgently needed to support the synergy of sustainability for business resilience. A major element is increased support for ecopreneurship through financial assistance, advocacy and support from municipalities for implementing water-saving strategies. The article advocates for a comprehensive and collaborative approach amongst all stakeholders to ensure a sustainable business future, innovative practices and resilience in the face of environmental challenges.

  generalrecommendationsevidence 5/5
  Keywords: water resilience management financial support sustainable needed saving business underscore need entrepreneurship thrive achieve businesses

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