Change Adaptation of water resources management to climate change

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Adaptation of

water resources

management to

climate change




Waking up to Climate Change

The original trickle of evidence has now become a flood




1993 2000




Mounting Evidence,

Emerging Responses

We are faced with a great destablization and reshuffling of the world’s hydrological systems.




Mounting Evidence,

Emerging Responses

The assumptions used in the past can no longer be regarded as valid for the future.




Mounting Evidence, Emerging Responses

A new approach is needed that focuses on building adaptive capacity in the face of uncertainty.




Living with Uncertainty

Climate change reinforces a new style of management that is emerging among water professionals.




Strategic priorities:

1) Reduce current vulnerabilities

2) Protect and restore ecosystems

3) Close the water supply-demand gap




Beyond Pipes, Pumps and Ponds

Adaptation to climate change will need to move away from the quick technical fixes…




... and to an adaptive management style that:

engages stakeholders,

builds on social capital,

encourages joint learning, and

invests in managing conflicts.




Meeting the challenge

National Adaptation Coalitions can bring together water professionals and interested groups to innovate and lead a society-wide effort for adaptation.




National Adaptation Coalitions

• Caring for people• Innovation• Leadership

Change Adaptation of water resources management to climate change

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