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Change

Adaptation of

water resources

management to

climate change

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Waking up to Climate Change

The original trickle of evidence has now become a flood 

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1993 2000

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Mounting Evidence,

Emerging Responses

We are faced with a great destablization and reshuffling of the world’s hydrological systems.

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Mounting Evidence,

Emerging Responses

The assumptions used in the past can no longer be regarded as valid for the future.

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Mounting Evidence, Emerging Responses

A new approach is needed that focuses on building adaptive capacity in the face of uncertainty.

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Living with Uncertainty

Climate change reinforces a new style of management that is emerging among water professionals.

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Strategic priorities:

1) Reduce current vulnerabilities

2) Protect and restore ecosystems

3) Close the water supply-demand gap

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Beyond Pipes, Pumps and Ponds

Adaptation to climate change will need to move away from the quick technical fixes…

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... and to an adaptive management style that:

engages stakeholders,

builds on social capital,

encourages joint learning, and

invests in managing conflicts.

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Meeting the challenge

National Adaptation Coalitions can bring together water professionals and interested groups to innovate and lead a society-wide effort for adaptation.

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National Adaptation Coalitions

• Caring for people• Innovation• Leadership