Adaptation to Climate Change through Water Resources Management
Capacity, Equity and Sustainability
By Dominic Stucker, Elena Lopez-Gunn | Publisher: Taylor and Francis
About the book
The impacts of human-induced climate change are largely mediated by water, such as alterations in precipitation and glacial melt patterns, variations in river flow, increased occurrence of droughts and floods, and sea level rise in densely populated coastal areas. Such phenomena impact both urban and rural communities in developed, emerging, and developing countries.
Taking a systems approach, this book analyzes evidence from 26 countries and identifies common barriers and bridges for local adaptation to climate change through water resources management. It includes a global set of case studies from places experiencing increased environmental and social pressure due to population growth, development and migration, including in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North and South America.
All chapters consider the crosscutting themes of adaptive capacity, equity, and sustainability. These point to resilient water allocation policies and practices that are capable of protecting social and environmental interests, whilst ensuring the efficient use of an often-scarce resource.
Editions of Adaptation to Climate Change through Water Resources Management
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The impacts of human-induced climate change are largely mediated by water, such as alterations in precipitation and glacial melt patterns, variations in river flow, increased occurrence of droughts and floods, and sea level rise in densely populated coastal areas. Such phenomena impact both urban and rural communities in developed, emerging, and developing countries.
Taking a systems approach, this book analyzes evidence from 26 countries and identifies common barriers and bridges for local adaptation to climate change through water resources management. It includes a global set of case studies from places experiencing increased environmental and social pressure due to population growth, development and migration, including in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North and South America.
All chapters consider the crosscutting themes of adaptive capacity, equity, and sustainability. These point to resilient water allocation policies and practices that are capable of protecting social and environmental interests, whilst ensuring the efficient use of an often-scarce resource.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Adaptation to Climate Change through Water Resources Management about?
The impacts of human-induced climate change are largely mediated by water, such as alterations in precipitation and glacial melt patterns, variations in river flow, increased occurrence of droughts and floods, and sea level rise in densely populated coastal areas. Such phenomena impact both urban and rural communities in developed, emerging, and developing countries.
Taking a systems approach, this book analyzes evidence from 26 countries and identifies common barriers and bridges for local adaptation to climate change through water resources management. It includes a global set of case studies from places experiencing increased environmental and social pressure due to population growth, development and migration, including in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North and South America.
All chapters consider the crosscutting themes of adaptive capacity, equity, and sustainability. These point to resilient water allocation policies and practices that are capable of protecting social and environmental interests, whilst ensuring the efficient use of an often-scarce resource.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Adaptation to Climate Change through Water Resources Management?
Earth Sciences, Geography, Environment, Planning > The environment > Pollution and threats to the environment > Climate change
Where can I read a sample of Adaptation to Climate Change through Water Resources Management?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781136200380
Is Adaptation to Climate Change through Water Resources Management part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Earthscan Studies in Water Resource Management
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Adaptation to Climate Change through Water Resources Management?
Dominic Stucker, Elena Lopez-Gunn
Who is the Publisher of the book Adaptation to Climate Change through Water Resources Management?
Taylor and Francis
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Adaptation to Climate Change through Water Resources Management is available as ebook(ISBN 9781136200380) and pdf(ISBN 9781136200397)