scholarly journals A multi-institutional and interdisciplinary approach to the assessment of vulnerability and adaptation to climate change in the Peruvian Central Andes: problems and prospects

2008 ◽  
Vol 14 ◽  
pp. 257-260 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. G. Martínez ◽  
K. Takahashi ◽  
E. Núñez ◽  
Y. Silva ◽  
G. Trasmonte ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
River Basin ◽  
Integrated Assessment ◽  
Interdisciplinary Approach ◽  
Central Andes ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Adaptation To Climate Change ◽  
Methodological Aspects

Abstract. A local integrated assessment of the vulnerability and adaptation to climate change in the Mantaro River Basin, located in Peruvian Central Andes, was developed between years 2003 to 2005. In this paper we present some lessons learned during the development of this study, emphasizing the multi-institutional and interdisciplinary efforts, briefly showing the methodological aspects, and pointing out the main problems found.

Integrated assessment of the landuse change and climate change impacts on the sediment yield in the Songkhram River Basin, Thailand

CATENA ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 209 ◽  
pp. 105859
Author(s):  
Sangam Shrestha ◽  
Binod Bhatta ◽  
Rocky Talchabhadel ◽  
Salvatore Gonario Pasquale Virdis
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
River Basin ◽  
Sediment Yield ◽  
Integrated Assessment ◽  
Climate Change Impacts ◽  
Landuse Change ◽  
Songkhram River

scholarly journals Vulnerability and adaptation to climate change in the Comoe River Basin (West Africa)

SpringerPlus ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Wonnan Eugène Yéo ◽  
Bi Tié Albert Goula ◽  
Bernd Diekkrüger ◽  
Abel Afouda
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
West Africa ◽  
River Basin ◽  
Adaptation To Climate Change

scholarly journals Human health in systemic adaptation to climate change: insights from flood risk management in a river basin

2019 ◽  
Vol 40 (3) ◽  
pp. 427-443 ◽  
Author(s):  
Timo Assmuth ◽  
Tanja Dubrovin ◽  
Jari Lyytimäki
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Risk Management ◽  
Water Resources ◽  
Human Health ◽  
River Basin ◽  
Health Risks ◽  
Flood Risk ◽  
Flood Risk Management ◽  
Adaptation To Climate Change ◽  
Flood Risks

AbstractHuman health risks in dealing with floods in a river basin in South-Western Finland are analysed as an example of scientific and practical challenges in systemic adaptation to climate change and in integrated governance of water resources. The analysis is based on case reports and plans, on literature studies and on conceptual models of risks and risk management. Flood risks in the Northern European study area are aggravated by melt- and storm-water runoff, ice jams and coastal flooding. Flood risk assessment is linked with management plans based on EU directives as applied in the case area. National risk management policies and procedures of increasing scope and depth have been devised for climate change, water resources and overall safety, but an integrated approach to health risks is still largely missing. The same is true of surveys of perceived flood risks, and participatory deliberation and collaborative planning procedures for flood risk management in the case area, specifically for adaptive lake regulation. Health impacts, risks and benefits, socio-economic and systemic risks, and over-arching prevention, adaptation and compensation measures are not fully included. We propose a systematic framework for these extensions. Particular attention needs to be given to health risks due to flooding, e.g. from water contamination, moist buildings, mental stress and infrastructure damage and also from management actions. Uncertainties and ambiguities about risks present continuing challenges. It is concluded that health aspects of flooding are complex and need to be better included in assessment and control, to develop more integrated and adaptive systemic risk governance.

scholarly journals Adaptability of Mediterranean Agricultural Systems to Climate Change: The Example of the Sierra Mágina Olive-Growing Region (Andalusia, Spain). Part II: The Future

2014 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 451-467 ◽  
Author(s):  
Josyane Ronchail ◽  
Marianne Cohen ◽  
María Alonso-Roldán ◽  
Hélène Garcin ◽  
Benjamin Sultan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Water Resources ◽  
Climate Model ◽  
Rainfall Variability ◽  
Regional Climate ◽  
Interdisciplinary Approach ◽  
Olive Tree ◽  
Adaptation To Climate Change ◽  
Surface Water Resources ◽  
Annual Reduction

Abstract The adaptability of olive-growing systems to climate change is studied in the Sierra Mágina region (Andalusia) using an interdisciplinary approach that evaluates and makes associations across climate, water resources, and socioeconomic strategies. First, the evolution of rainfall and temperature during the twenty-first century is assessed at the local scale using 17 regional climate model (RCM) simulations. A 15%–30% rainfall reduction is expected in the fall combined with a 7%–9% annual reduction by 2030–50. Based on a regression model relating yields to rainfall, residual yields (independent of the increasing trend in the present period and from the biennial fruit bearing of the olive tree) are projected to decrease by 7% and 3.5% by 2030–50 for rainfed and irrigated olive groves, respectively. Substantial uncertainties in these results are discussed. A GIS analysis shows a reduction of ground and surface water resources, which are the basis of the present adaptation to rainfall variability, and an uneven potential for adaptation to climate change in the Sierra Mágina region. Despite the important challenges faced by this rural region, there is no consensus among the local key actors regarding adaptation strategies. This is due in part to the diversity among farmers, but also to the different levels of awareness about climate change among all the stakeholders and farmers. Since the projected decline in medium-range future yields is not very high, there might be time and possibilities, especially in the northern part of the Sierra Mágina, to build a local adaptability strategy within the next 20 years that would take into account improved methods of water management and a better economic valorization of olive oil. But at longer time scales, the adaptability of the olive-growing system to yield and water resource declines seems to be threatened.

scholarly journals Community Perception and Adaptation to Climate Change in Coastal Areas of Mexico

Water ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (18) ◽  
pp. 2483
Author(s):  
Mireille Escudero ◽  
Edgar Mendoza
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Coastal Zone ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Adaptation Strategies ◽  
Practical Implementation ◽  
Community Perception ◽  
Adaptation To Climate Change ◽  
Social Barriers ◽  
Reef Restoration ◽  
The Face

Climate change adaptation is an increasingly important topic addressed in the face of the current and expected future impacts by climate change that the social, economic and ecological systems are experiencing worldwide. Despite the advances reported in the literature, adaptation to climate change is still considered a challenge to move from planning to the practical implementation of successful interventions. In this regard, identifying international key barriers, exchanges of experiences and lessons learned may facilitate the progress of the coasts’ sustainable and resilient future. The coast of Mexico is an excellent study area. High population densities occur along the coastal zone, whose main economic activity is related to primary and tertiary sectors. Additionally, a great diversity of coastal ecosystems exists, which are threatened by anthropogenic and hydrometeorological impacts. Under these circumstances, the population is becoming aware of the urgent need to adapt to the consequences of climate change. In this sense, this paper reviews research contributions concerning population perception to climate change and adaptation strategies in Mexico’s coastal zone. The findings highlight critical institutional difficulties and social barriers that have impeded the effective implementation of adaptation strategies to climate change in Mexico and consider steps to address them. However, adaptation strategies that show the prevention culture of some coastal communities have been found and also results of successful projects carried out, especially on mangrove forest and coral reef restoration, which are of essential importance to consider to progress on the path of a successful adaptation to climate change in Mexico.

scholarly journals Water governance and adaptation to climate change in the Indus River Basin

2014 ◽  
Vol 519 ◽  
pp. 2527-2537 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yi-Chen E. Yang ◽  
Casey Brown ◽  
Winston Yu ◽  
James Wescoat ◽  
Claudia Ringler
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
River Basin ◽  
Water Governance ◽  
Indus River ◽  
Adaptation To Climate Change ◽  
Indus River Basin
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