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Change : Adaptation of water resources management to climate change

Author
Bergkamp G., Orlando B., Burton I.
Date
2003
Source
IUCN (ID: MON-069574)
Title (French)

Changez : Adapter la gestion des ressources en eau au changement climatique

Title (Spanish)

Cambio : Adaptión de la gestión de los recursos hídricos al cambio climático

Publisher | Place of publication
IUCN | Gland, Switzerland
ISBN
2-8317-0702-1, 2-8317-0755-2, 2-8317-0754-4
Pages
53 p.
Document type
Document of international organization
Language
English, Spanish, French
Field of application
International
Subject
Air & atmosphere, Water
Keyword
Climate change Freshwater resources management
Abstract

Climate change is here and will be with us for the long term. The challenge facing water professionals is how to make decisions in the face of this new uncertainty. This book outlines a new management approach that moves beyond technical quick fixes towards a more adaptive style that is inclusive and innovative. Only by thinking, working and learning together can we tackle the impacts on water resources and uncertainties induced by climate change.

Full text
MON-069574fr.pdf   MON-069574en.pdf   MON-069574sp.pdf  
Website
www.iucn.org