Impacts Of Climate Change On Water Resources And Agriculture In Sri Lanka A Review And Preliminary Vulnerability Mapping

Author : Eriyagama, N.,Smakhtin, V.,Chandrapala, L.,Fernando, K.
Publisher : IWMI
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789290907275

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Impacts of climate change on water resources and agriculture in Sri Lanka: a review and preliminary vulnerability mapping. by Eriyagama, N.,Smakhtin, V.,Chandrapala, L.,Fernando, K. Pdf

There is ample evidence to suggest that Sri Lanka’s climate has already changed. However, the bigger question of national importance is what Sri Lanka’s climate will look like in 50 or 100 years and how prepared the country is to face such changes. This report reviews the status of climate change (CC) research/activities in Sri Lanka in terms of observed and projected climatic changes, their impacts on water resources and agriculture, CC mitigation and adaptation, and research needs. The study also developed a pilot level CC Vulnerability Index, which was subsequently mapped at district level. The maps indicate that typical farming districts such as Nuwara Eliya, Badulla, Moneragala, Ratnapura and Anuradhapura are the most vulnerable to CC due to their heavy reliance on primary agriculture.

Author : Suhardiman, Diana,de Silva, Sanjiv,Arulingam, Indika,Rodrigo, Sashan,Nicol, Alan
Publisher : International Water Management Institute (IWMI)
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2019-05-14
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789290908845

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Review of water and climate adaptation financing and institutional frameworks in South Asia by Suhardiman, Diana,de Silva, Sanjiv,Arulingam, Indika,Rodrigo, Sashan,Nicol, Alan Pdf

Author : Robert C. Brears
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 2334 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2023-01-13
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9783030877453

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The Palgrave Encyclopedia of Urban and Regional Futures by Robert C. Brears Pdf

While urban settlements are the drivers of the global economy and centres of learning, culture, and innovation and nations rely on competitive dynamic regions for their economic, social, and environmental objectives, urban centres and regions face a myriad of challenges that impact the ways in which people live and work, create wealth, and interact and connect with places. Rapid urbanisation is resulting in urban sprawl, rising emissions, urban poverty and high unemployment rates, housing affordability issues, lack of urban investment, low urban financial and governance capacities, rising inequality and urban crimes, environmental degradation, increasing vulnerability to natural disasters and so forth. At the regional level, low employment, low wage growth, scarce financial resources, climate change, waste and pollution, and rising urban peri-urban competition etc. are impacting the ability of regions to meet socio-economic development goals while protecting biodiversity. The response to these challenges has typically been the application of inadequate or piecemeal solutions, often as a result of fragmented decision-making and competing priorities, with numerous economic, environmental, and social consequences. In response, there is a growing movement towards viewing cities and regions as complex and sociotechnical in nature with people and communities interacting with one another and with objects, such as roads, buildings, transport links etc., within a range of urban and regional settings or contexts. This comprehensive MRW will provide readers with expert interdisciplinary knowledge on how urban centres and regions in locations of varying climates, lifestyles, income levels, and stages development are creating synergies and reducing trade-offs in the development of resilient, resource-efficient, environmentally friendly, liveable, socially equitable, integrated, and technology-enabled centres and regions.

Author : Anisul Haque,Ahmed Ishtiaque Amin Chowdhury
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2020-07-13
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783030477868

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Water, Flood Management and Water Security Under a Changing Climate by Anisul Haque,Ahmed Ishtiaque Amin Chowdhury Pdf

This book presents selected papers from the 7th International Conference on Water and Flood Management,with a special focus on Water Security under Climate Change, held in Dhaka, Bangladesh in March 2019. The biennial conference is organized by Institute of Water and Flood Management of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology. The recent decades have experienced more frequent natural calamities and it is believed that climate change is an important driving factor for such hazards. Each part of the hydrological cycle is affected by global climate change. Moreover, increasing population and economic activities are posing a bigger threat to water sources. To ensure sustainable livelihoods, safeguard ecosystem services, and enhance socio-economic development, water security needs to be investigated widely in a global and regional context.

Author : Amarasinghe, Upali A.,Amarnath, Giriraj,Alahacoon, Niranga,Aheeyar, Mohamed,Ghosh, Surajit,Chandrasekharan, Kiran,Nakada, Toru
Publisher : IWMI
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2021-11-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789290909316

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Adaptation to climate variability in Sri Lanka by Amarasinghe, Upali A.,Amarnath, Giriraj,Alahacoon, Niranga,Aheeyar, Mohamed,Ghosh, Surajit,Chandrasekharan, Kiran,Nakada, Toru Pdf

Author : International Water Management Institute (IWMI).
Publisher : IWMI
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06-28
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789290907411

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IWMI celebrating 25 years of research achievements. [Supplement of IWMI Annual Report 2010]. by International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Pdf

Author : Cynthia Rosenzweig,William D. Solecki,Patricia Romero-Lankao,Shagun Mehrotra,Shobhakar Dhakal,Somayya Ali Ibrahim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 855 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2018-03-29
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781316603338

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Climate Change and Cities by Cynthia Rosenzweig,William D. Solecki,Patricia Romero-Lankao,Shagun Mehrotra,Shobhakar Dhakal,Somayya Ali Ibrahim Pdf

Climate Change and Cities bridges science-to-action for climate change adaptation and mitigation efforts in cities around the world.

Author : Abhijit Mukherjee
Publisher : Springer
Page : 799 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2018-06-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789811038891

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Groundwater of South Asia by Abhijit Mukherjee Pdf

This book presents recent findings from the South Asian region (SA), broadly including groundwater studies on (a) quantity, (b) exploration, (c) quality and pollution, (d) economics, management and policies, (e) groundwater and society, and (f) sustainable sources. It offers a compilation of compelling, authentic insights into groundwater scenarios throughout the water-stressed South Asia region. Comprising Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, it is the most densely populated region in the world: It occupies approximately 4% of the global land area but supports more than 25% of the global population. The SA region now faces an acute shortage of fresh water due to a rapid rise in water demand and changes in societal water-use patterns. Combining essential advances and perspectives, this book offers a valuable resource for all scientists, planners and policymakers who are interested in understanding and developing the SA and other related areas.

Author : McCornick, P.,Smakhtin, V.,Bharati, L.,Johnston, R.,McCartney, M.,Clement, F.,McIntyre, B.
Publisher : International Water Management Institute (IWMI)
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2013-11-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789290907763

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Tackling change by McCornick, P.,Smakhtin, V.,Bharati, L.,Johnston, R.,McCartney, M.,Clement, F.,McIntyre, B. Pdf

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Author : Anonim
Publisher : IWMI
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789290907282

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Climate change, water and agriculture in the Greater Mekong Subregion by Anonim Pdf

The impacts of climate change on agriculture and food production in Southeast Asia will be largely mediated through water, but climate is only one driver of change. Water resources in the region will be shaped by a complex mixture of social, economic and environmental factors. This report reviews the current status and trends in water management in the Greater Mekong Subregion; assesses likely impacts of climate change on water resources to 2050; examines water management strategies in the context of climate and other changes; and identifies priority actions for governments and communities to improve resilience of the water sector and safeguard food production.

Author : Bartlett, R.,Bharati, Luna,Pant, Dhruba,Hosterman, H.,McCornick, P. G.
Publisher : IWMI
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2010-12-29
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789290907329

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Climate change impacts and adaptation in Nepal by Bartlett, R.,Bharati, Luna,Pant, Dhruba,Hosterman, H.,McCornick, P. G. Pdf

The impact of climate change (CC) on water resources is likely to affect agricultural systems and food security. This is especially true for Nepal, a least developed country, where a high percentage of the population is dependent on agriculture for its livelihoods. It is thus crucial for Nepal’s leaders and resource managers to draft and begin implementing national adaptation plans. This working paper aims to create a more comprehensive understanding of how the impacts of CC will be realized at different scales in Nepal, from household livelihoods to national food security, and the many institutions governing the ultimate adaptation process.

Author : A.S. Unnikrishnan,Fredolin Tangang,Raymond J. Durrheim
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 456 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2022-10-12
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9789811925115

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Extreme Natural Events by A.S. Unnikrishnan,Fredolin Tangang,Raymond J. Durrheim Pdf

This book presents the challenges of developing countries to understand and manage the risks of extreme natural events. In the seventeen chapters presented, it brings together scientific communities from Ghana, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka, South Africa, and Venezuela to share their expertise in different aspects of managing extreme natural events, particularly those related to climate. It discusses how adaptation to these extreme natural events must be an integral part of national policy of the developing countries dealing with disaster mitigation and management.

Author : Mausumi Kar,Jayita Mukhopadhyay,Manisha Deb Sarkar
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 267 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2021-07-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781000409802

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South Asia and Climate Change by Mausumi Kar,Jayita Mukhopadhyay,Manisha Deb Sarkar Pdf

This book provides a comprehensive and interdisciplinary examination of the diverse aspects of climate change in South Asia. The region, home to almost 4% of the world’s population, is under serious threat from climatic disasters. The volume underscores the urgency of addressing cataclysmic events related to climate change and their ramifications on the economy, agriculture and livelihoods of the region. The book discusses the reasons causing climate change as well as highlights normative and ethical considerations involved in the battle against climate change. With case studies from India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, it explores issues such as extreme climatic events; energy use, fossil fuels, non-renewable resources and carbon dioxide emission in South Asia; internal migration and climate refugees; the ethical dilemma of sustainable development; technological advancements for extreme weather forecast; and responses to climate change in South Asia. Highlighting the need for striking a balance between developmental imperatives and environmental sustainability, the chapters also show the North-South divide in the research agenda and policies on climate change and the global politics that underlie climate policies. The volume juxtaposes a scientific analysis of factors responsible for climate change with an analysis of the human cost of climate change from the perspective of social sciences. It discusses the challenges faced by developing countries while also offering recommendations and solutions. This book will be of interest to scholars and researchers of climate studies, geography, public policy and governance, sustainable development, development studies, environmental studies, political studies, international relations, political economy, economics and sociology. It will also be useful to practitioners, thinktanks, policymakers and civil society organisations working on environmental management.

Author : Walter Leal Filho,Evangelos Manolas,Anabela Marisa Azul,Ulisses M. Azeiteiro,Henry McGhie
Publisher : Springer
Page : 419 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2017-11-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319700663

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Handbook of Climate Change Communication: Vol. 2 by Walter Leal Filho,Evangelos Manolas,Anabela Marisa Azul,Ulisses M. Azeiteiro,Henry McGhie Pdf

This comprehensive handbook provides a unique overview of the theory, methodologies and best practices in climate change communication from around the world. It fosters the exchange of information, ideas and experience gained in the execution of successful projects and initiatives, and discusses novel methodological approaches aimed at promoting a better understanding of climate change adaptation. Addressing a gap in the literature on climate change communication and pursuing an integrated approach, the handbook documents and disseminates the wealth of experience currently available in this field. Volume 2 of the handbook provides a unique description of the theoretical basis and of some of the key facts and phenomena which help in achieving a better understanding of the basis of climate change communication, providing an essential basis for successful initiatives in this complex field.

Author : Walter Leal Filho
Publisher : Springer
Page : 575 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2017-06-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319582146

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Climate Change Research at Universities by Walter Leal Filho Pdf

This unique book provides a multidisciplinary review of current, climate-change research projects at universities around the globe, offering perspectives from all of the natural and social sciences. Numerous universities worldwide pursue state-of-the-art research on climate change, focussing on mitigation of its effects as well as human adaptation to it. However, the 2015 Paris 21st Conference of the Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) (COP 21)” demonstrated that there is still much room for improvement in the role played by universities in international negotiations and decision-making on climate change. To date, few scientific meetings have provided multidisciplinary perspectives on climate change in which researchers across the natural and social sciences could come together to exchange research findings and discuss methods relating to climate change mitigation and adaption studies. As a result the published literature has also lacked a broad perspective. This book fills that gap and is of interest to all researchers and policy-makers concerned with global climate change regardless of their area of expertise.