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Change Adaptation of water resources management to climate change. Waking up to Climate Change The original trickle of evidence has now become a flood . 1993. 2000. Mounting Evidence, Emerging Responses - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Change
Adaptation of
water resources
management to
climate change
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Water & Nature InitiativeInitiative pour l’eau et la nature
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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