Submitted by andrea on Fri, 2009-06-19 08:12
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Key Vulnerabilities
- Agriculture/Food Security
- Coastal Zones and Marine Ecosystems
- Water Resources
- Public Health
- Fisheries
- Disasters
- Tourism
Potential Adaptation Measures
Water Resources
- Increase water supply, e.g. by using groundwater, building reservoirs, improving or stabilizing watershed management, desalination
- Decrease water demands, e.g. by increasing efficiency, reducing water losses, water recycling, changing irrigation practices
- Improve or develop water management
- Alter system operating rules, e.g. pricing policies, legislation
Coastal Zones and Marine Ecosystems
- Protect, including building sea walls, and beach nourishment
- Research/monitor the coastal ecosystem
Leading Organization:
UNFCCC Secretariat
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