Climate change adaptation in the water sector

Ludwig, F., Kabat, P., Schaik, H. van and Valk, M. van der (2009). Climate change adaptation in the water sector. London, UK, Earthscan. 304 p. ISBN 9781844076529
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This book offers a compendium of climate adaptation strategies in the water sector for students, water managers and decision makers. The book consists of two parts: the first part describes the general issues and is written mainly by the editors of the book and the second part contains specific case studies. These are drawn from a wide range of contrasting countries, including Australia, Thailand, the Netherlands, Germany, Philippines, South Africa, and Yemen.

Contents

Introduction

Part I: Climate Change and Water

• The Art of Predicting Climate Variability and Change
• Climate Change Scenarios at the Global and Local Scale
• The Impacts of Climate Change on Water
• Managing Water Under Current Climate Variability
• Using Seasonal Climate Forecasts for Water Management
• Adapting to Climate Change in the Water Sector
• Climate Proofing

Part II: Case Studies

• Adaptation to Climate Change and Social Justice: Challenges for Flood and Disaster Management in Thailand
• Water and Spatial Planning in The Netherlands: Living with Water in the Context of Climate Change
• Climate Change and Alluvial Aquifiers in Arid Regions – Examples from Yemen
• A Water Utility’s Approach to Addressing the Potential Impacts of Climate Change
• Adaptation Measures for the Metropolitan Water Supply for Perth, Western Australia
• Benefits and Costs of Measures for Coping with Water and Climate Change: Berg River Basin, South Africa
• Institutional Adaptation to Climate Change: Current Status and Future Strategies in the Elbe Basin, Germany
• The Use of Seasonal Climate Forecasts Within a Shared Reservoir System: The Case of Angat Reservoir, Philippines

Index