Climate Change Adaptation in the Water Sector

Fulco Ludwig editor Pavel Kabat editor Henk van Schaik editor Michael van der Valk editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:26th Feb '09

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Climate Change Adaptation in the Water Sector cover

Today's climate variability already has a large impact on water supply and protection. Millions of people are affected every year by droughts and floods. Future climate change is likely to make things worse. Many people within the water sector are aware that climate change is expected to have serious consequences for water resource management, but they are unsure how to incorporate climate information into their management structures. Providing a compendium of specific strategies, Climate Change Adaptation in the Water Sector is the first book to show students and professionals in the water sector how to adapt to climate change and variability. It enables advanced students, managers, decision-makers and other practitioners to feel comfortable in analysing and using climate data within the water sector. The book consists of two parts: the first describes the general issues and is written mainly by the editors of the book, while the second part contains specific case studies drawn from a wide range of contrasting countries: Australia, Germany, The Netherlands, the Philippines, South Africa, Thailand and Yemen. Published in association with the Co-operative Programme on Water and Climate, NeWater, UNESCO and WATCH (Water and Global Change)

'A very timely publication that reflects the current thinking in climate-related water management, and a much-needed contribution to education efforts dealing with global change. Highly recommended to all - students and teachers alike - as a guide to this complex but vital issue!' – Professor Richard Meganck, Rector, UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education.

'I welcome this valuable effort, which sheds light on adaptation options for the water sector as a whole. This is an excellent publication that will be essential to anyone involved in water resources management.' – Paul Reiter, Executive Director, International Water Association (IWA).

'Climate change will impact first on water. The water sector worldwide will need to mobilize for climate change adaptation and integrate the needs of both people and nature as it does so. This publication will help water managers meet this challenge.'– Dr Mark Smith, Head, Water Programme, International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

'This book is indeed a very timely publication that reflects the current thinking in climate-related water management as a much-needed contribution to education efforts dealing with global change. Highly recommended to all - students and teachers alike, as a guide to this complex but vital issue!' – Professor Richard Meganck, Rector, UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education.

ISBN: 9781844076529

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 703g

304 pages