Water And Climate Change Adaptation In Transboundary Basins

Author : United Nations Economic Commission for Europe
Publisher : United Nations
Page : 126 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2015-12-15
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789210571647

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Water and Climate Change Adaptation in Transboundary Basins by United Nations Economic Commission for Europe Pdf

The publication intends to demonstrate and illustrate important steps and lessons learned to take into account when developing a climate change adaptation strategy for water management in the basin or transboundary context. It aims to compile, analyse, publish and disseminate lessons learned and good practices on water and adaptation to climate change in transboundary basins. It includes lessons learnt and good practices from the programme of pilot projects under the UNECE Convention on the Protection and Use of Tranbsboundary Watercourses and International Lakes implemented since 2010 in cooperation with partner organizations such as OSCE and UNDP in the framework of the Environment and Security Initiative. It also includes lessons and examples from numerous other organizations working on water and climate change in transboundary basins, such as the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the Global Water Partnership and many others.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2024-07-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1243131439

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Water and Climate Change Adaptation in Transboundary Basins by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anton Earle,Ana Elisa Cascao,Stina Hansson,Anders Jägerskog,Ashok Swain,Joakim Öjendal
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2015-05-26
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781136228360

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Transboundary Water Management and the Climate Change Debate by Anton Earle,Ana Elisa Cascao,Stina Hansson,Anders Jägerskog,Ashok Swain,Joakim Öjendal Pdf

Climate change has an impact on the ability of transboundary water management institutions to deliver on their respective mandates. The starting point for this book is that actors within transboundary water management institutions develop responses to the climate change debate, as distinct from the physical phenomenon of climate change. Actors respond to this debate broadly in three distinct ways – adapt, resist (as in avoiding the issue) and subvert (as in using the debate to fulfil their own agenda). The book charts approaches which have been taken over the past two decades to promote more effective water management institutions, covering issues of conflict, cooperation, power and law. A new framework for a better understanding of the interaction between transboundary water management institutional resilience and global change is developed through analysis of the way these institutions respond to the climate change debate. This framework is applied to six river case studies from Africa, Asia and the Middle East (Ganges-Brahmaputra, Jordan, Mekong, Niger, Nile, Orange-Senqu) from which learning conclusions and policy recommendations are developed.

Author : Benjamin Dewals,Maïté Fournier
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 124 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2013-02-27
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781138000391

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Transboundary Water Management in a Changing Climate by Benjamin Dewals,Maïté Fournier Pdf

Most large river basins in the world are transboundary. Experience with such basins emphasizes the urgent need for more efficient transnational water management. This book details recent initiatives undertaken in the Meuse basin (North-West Europe) to develop a transnational adaptation strategy to deal with the impact of climate change. In the 21st century, floods in the Meuse basin are expected to become more intense and more frequent, while summers will be hotter and drier. The transnational adaptation strategy combines scientific research to fill important gaps in knowledge, innovative natural and structural water retention measures, and enhanced (transnational) crisis management. As a scientific basis for this adaptation strategy, common climate and hydrological scenarios have been developed, as well as more uniform methods for transnational flood risk assessment and mapping. The contributions in Transboundary Water Management in a Changing Climate were presented at the final conference of the European project AMICE (Sedan, France, March 2013). They demonstrate that the development of a vision at the level of the river basin, rather than within the national or regional boundaries, faces many practical challenges but offers unique opportunities for adaptation. Covering a wide range of topics, from the latest advances in climate and hydrological research to practical implementation of adaptation measures and communication issues, Transboundary Water Management in a Changing Climate offers a genuine bridge between research and practice, and also reports on similar developments in other river basins.

Author : Rieu-Clarke, Alistair,Moynihan, Ruby
Publisher : UNESCO Publishing
Page : 71 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2015-12-31
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789231001352

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Transboundary water governance and climate change adaptation by Rieu-Clarke, Alistair,Moynihan, Ruby Pdf

Author : Dominic Stucker,Elena Lopez-Gunn
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2014-08-27
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781136200380

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Adaptation to Climate Change through Water Resources Management by Dominic Stucker,Elena Lopez-Gunn Pdf

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.

Author : Economic Commission for Europe
Publisher : United Nations
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2019-06-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789210474054

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Words Into Action Guidelines Implementation Guide for Addressing Water-Related Disasters and Transboundary Cooperation by Economic Commission for Europe Pdf

The majority of disasters are water-related with the flow of freshwater mostly occurring in transboundary basins. This guide supports the implementation of the Sendai Framework. It aims to raise awareness on the importance of river basin management and transboundary cooperation in Disaster Risk Reduction, while taking into account climate change adaptation. It provides information on steps that governments can take to harness the values of river basin management and transboundary cooperation together with good practices and lessons learned in this field.

Author : Luis Paulo Batista da Silva,Wagner Costa Ribeiro,Isabella Battistello Espíndola
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2023-12-18
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781003829621

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New Perspectives on Transboundary Water Governance by Luis Paulo Batista da Silva,Wagner Costa Ribeiro,Isabella Battistello Espíndola Pdf

This book presents a novel examination of transboundary water governance, drawing on global case studies and applying new theoretical approaches. Excessive consumption and degradation of natural resources can either heighten the risks of conflicts or encourage cooperation within and among countries, and this is particularly pertinent to the governance of water. This book fills a lacuna by providing an interdisciplinary examination of transboundary water governance, presenting a range of novel and emerging theoretical approaches. Acknowledging that issues vary across different regions, the book provides a global view from South and Central America, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, with the case studies offering civil society and public managers concrete situations that indicate difficulties and successes in water sharing between bordering countries. The volume highlights the links between natural resources, political geography, international politics, and development, with chapters delving into the role of paradiplomacy, the challenges of climate change adaptation, and the interconnections between aquifers and international development. With rising demand for water in the face of climate change, this book aims to stimulate further theoretical, conceptual, and methodological debate in the field of transboundary water governance to ensure peaceful and fair access to shared water resources. This book will be of interest to students and scholars of water resource governance from a wide variety of disciplines, including geography, international relations, global development, and law. It will also be of interest to professionals and policymakers working on natural resource governance and international cooperation.

Author : Nnenesi A. Kgabi
Publisher : AOSIS
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2020-12-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781928523833

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Integrated Transboundary Water-Climate Management Tools by Nnenesi A. Kgabi Pdf

The scholarly theme of the book lends itself to the discipline of earth and atmospheric sciences, with a specific focus on water-climate studies. The book is a scholarly discourse by researchers in the natural sciences, including Hydrologists, Climate Scientists, Environmental Engineers and Water Scientists. The purpose of the book is to address the limited complementarity between the water and climate studies; which is crucial in promoting scientific research that informs policy decisions and implementation of water security plans. The chapters were selected to represent water-climate models and policy research conducted in different river basins in the arid and semi-arid environments. Therefore, the water-climate management tools highlighted in this book include General Circulation Models (GCMs), Coupled Model Inter-comparison Project Phase 5 (CMIP5), Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT), Africa Flood and Drought Monitor (AFDM), Extreme Precipitation Events (EPEs), R ClimDex, Mixed strategy game models, Standard Precipitation Indices (SPIs), Water Evaluation and Planning System (WEAP), Penman Calculator, and Saturated Volume Fluctuation (SVF).

Author : Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD)
Publisher : IWA Publishing
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2014-01-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781780405742

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Water and Climate Change Adaptation by Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) Pdf

This publication sets out the challenge for freshwater in a changing climate and provides policy guidance on how to navigate this new "waterscape". It examines the range and complexity of possible changes in the water cycle and the challenges of making practical, on-site adaptation decisions for water. It offers policymakers a risk-based framework and guidance to "know", "cap" and "manage" water risks in order to provide flexibility and improve decisions despite the lack of reliable predictions. It draws insights from a stock take of current policy efforts to adapt water systems across all 34 member countries and the European Union, including water-related aspects of National Adaptation Plans and Strategies, specific policy measures, and financing programmes. Finally, the report examines the use of economic instruments to promote adaptation (e.g. insurance schemes, water markets and banks, water pricing), incentives for ‘green’ infrastructure and ecosystem-based approaches, and financing issues.

Author : International Union for Conservation of Nature,IUCN Environmental Law Centre
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Climatic changes
ISBN : 2831716608

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Transboundary Water Governance by International Union for Conservation of Nature,IUCN Environmental Law Centre Pdf

Author : Dania Abdul Malak,Katriona McGlade,Diana Pascual,Eduard Pla
Publisher : Springer
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2017-01-25
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319516806

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Adapting to Climate Change by Dania Abdul Malak,Katriona McGlade,Diana Pascual,Eduard Pla Pdf

This book examines the water-related impacts of climate change in the UNESCO Intercontinental Biosphere Reserve of the Mediterranean (IBRM) straddling Spain and Morocco. This is the first in-depth publication on a fascinating transboundary case study; while climate change effects are rather homogenous across the IBRM, differing socio-economic contexts, land-use patterns and policy frameworks in Spain and Morocco mean considerable variations in vulnerability and consequences for human security. The authors have produced a novel and integrated vulnerability assessment that combines hydro-ecological, socio-economic and policy analyses. The interdisciplinary approach and insights contained in this volume will appeal both to those interested in the integration of natural and social sciences as well as those working on water and climate change from academic, practical or policy-oriented perspectives.

Author : Fulco Ludwig,Pavel Kabat,Henk van Schaik,Michael van der Valk
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 319 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2012-05-04
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781136569883

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Climate Change Adaptation in the Water Sector by Fulco Ludwig,Pavel Kabat,Henk van Schaik,Michael van der Valk Pdf

Today's climate variability already has a large impact on water supply and protection. Millions of people are affected every year by droughts and floods. Future climate change is likely to make things worse. Many people within the water sector are aware that climate change is expected to have serious consequences for water resource management, but they are unsure how to incorporate climate information into their management structures. Providing a compendium of specific strategies, Climate Change Adaptation in the Water Sector is the first book to show students and professionals in the water sector how to adapt to climate change and variability. It enables advanced students, managers, decision-makers and other practitioners to feel comfortable in analysing and using climate data within the water sector. The book consists of two parts: the first describes the general issues and is written mainly by the editors of the book, while the second part contains specific case studies drawn from a wide range of contrasting countries: Australia, Germany, The Netherlands, the Philippines, South Africa, Thailand and Yemen. Published in association with the Co-operative Programme on Water and Climate, NeWater, UNESCO and WATCH (Water and Global Change)

Author : Beatrice Mosello
Publisher : Springer
Page : 237 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2015-03-03
Category : Law
ISBN : 9783319153896

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How to Deal with Climate Change? by Beatrice Mosello Pdf

As the evidence for human-induced climate change becomes more obvious, so too does the realisation that it will harshly impact on the natural environment as well as on socio-economic systems. Addressing the unpredictability of multiple sources of global change makes the capacity of governance systems to deal with uncertainty and surprise essential. However, how all these complex processes act in concert and under which conditions they lead to the sustainable governance of environmental resources are questions that have remained relatively unanswered. This book aims at addressing this fundamental gap, using as case examples the basins of the Po River in Northern Italy and the Syr Darya River in Kyrgyzstan. The opening chapter addresses the challenges of governing water in times of climate and other changes. Chapter Two reviews water governance through history and science. The third chapter outlines a conceptual framework for studying institutional adaptive capacity. The next two chapters offer detailed case studies of the Po and Syr Darya rivers, followed by a chapter-length analysis and comparison of adaptive water resources management in the two regions. The discussion includes a description of resistant, reactive and proactive institutions and puts forward ideas on how water governance regimes can transition from resistant to proactive. The final chapter takes a high-level view of lessons learned and how to transform these into policy recommendations and offers a perspective on embracing uncertainty and meeting future challenges.

Author : Economic Commission for Europe,UNESCO
Publisher : UNESCO Publishing
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2021-09-14
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789231004674

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Progress on Transboundary Water Cooperation by Economic Commission for Europe,UNESCO Pdf