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Adapting Water Management to Climate Change
Submitted by andrea on Tue, 2011-02-08 19:40Year:
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A policy brief on adapting water management to climate change. Written to assist central governments in developed and developing countries, sub-sovereign national bodies, universities and research institutes, community organisations, banks and private investors, aid donors, multilateral financial institutions, UN agencies and other international organisations in water resource adaptation.
Intro
It is a demanding task for any society to cope with historically known variations in rainfall frequency and intensity, river runoffs, and fluctuating sea levels.
Fighting malaria in regions newly infested with mosquitoes
Submitted by tianyili on Thu, 2010-05-06 08:44
Adaptation Experience:
The following case study is featured in the Meister Consultants Group study: Floating Houses and Mosquito Nets: Emerging Climate Change Adaptation Strategies Around the World.
As one of the least developed countries in the world, Tanzania is especially vulnerable to the consequences of climate change. More than half of the country lives on less than a dollar per day, and more than 80 percent depend on subsistence agriculture and therefore, on natural resources. Given its geographic conditions, the impacts of climate change in Tanzania are very diverse.
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As a consequence of climate change, malaria, a tropical disease that is often lethal, is spread to regions in Tanzania where it did not occur in the past. This is the case for the regions of Kilimanjaro, Arusha, Tanga, and Kagera.
As a result, a NAPA project was launched by the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare in cooperation with the office of the Prime Minister, other ministries, the media, and NGOs. The project intends to raise awareness of the risks of malaria and the symptoms of the disease in newly infested regions. Furthermore, local doctors and hospitals are provided with guidelines on malaria. Another approach is to foster the use of traditional medicinal plants. The budget of the project is about 650,000 dollars.
Source: United Republic of Tanzania, National Adaptation Programme of Action (NAPA)., Division of Environment
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Mini-Hydro-Electrification
Submitted by tianyili on Thu, 2010-05-06 08:30Summary:
The following case study is featured in the Meister Consultants Group study: *Floating Houses and Mosquito Nets: Emerging Climate Change Adaptation Strategies Around the World*.
As one of the least developed countries in the world, Tanzania is especially vulnerable to the consequences of climate change. More than half of the country lives on less than a dollar per day, and more than 80 percent depend on subsistence agriculture and therefore, on natural resources. Given its geographic conditions, the impacts of climate change in Tanzania are very diverse. Affected sectors include agriculture, water management, public health, biodiversity and energy. Tanzania has developed a national adaptation plan, but the proposed measures are not sufficient to deal with the challenge of climate change. The plan emphasizes only the most urgent short-term measures, and the implementation process is just beginning. This situation is characteristic of many developing countries.
_Source: Dr. Hans-Peter Meister, I. K., Martina Richwein, Wilson Rickerson, Chad Laurent. Additional contributors: Jeff Snell, Elisa Burchert, Florian Lux. (2009). *Floating Houses and Mosquito Nets: Emerging Climate Change Adaptation Strategies Around the World.* Boston: Meister Consultants Group. p. 20._
For more detailed information and references refer to: [Floating Houses - Full Report](http://files.mc-group.com/clst/Study%20Climate%20Change%20Adaption.pdf).
[Meister Consultants Group](http://www.mc-group.com/)
The north Tanzanian village of Luguru, located close to the border to Kenya, has been evaluated as a case study to improve the understanding of the impacts of climate change for the municipal economy, and to develop appropriate adaptation strategies. Traditionally, wood has been the main resource and energy source of the community. New climatic conditions have reduced the fertility of the soil. As a consequence, the forest was clear-cut to create new arable land, which led to a shortage of wood as an energy source.
A NAPA project with a budget of 620,000 dollars, initiated by the Ministry of Energy and Minerals in cooperation with other national and local institutions as well as NGOs, plans to install a “Mini-Hydro” generator in a nearby river. The hydropower station uses simple technology. In order to ensure the long-term success of the project, the local population is trained to manage the small hydro plant independently.
_Source: United Republic of Tanzania, National Adaptation Programme of Action (NAPA), Division of Environment_
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Water Supply at Risk: Wells in coastal regions and on Zanzibar
Submitted by tianyili on Thu, 2010-05-06 08:15Summary:
The following case study is featured in the Meister Consultants Group study: *Floating Houses and Mosquito Nets: Emerging Climate Change Adaptation Strategies Around the World*.
As one of the least developed countries in the world, Tanzania is especially vulnerable to the consequences of climate change. More than half of the country lives on less than a dollar per day, and more than 80 percent depend on subsistence agriculture and therefore, on natural resources. Given its geographic conditions, the impacts of climate change in Tanzania are very diverse. Affected sectors include agriculture, water management, public health, biodiversity and energy. Tanzania has developed a national adaptation plan, but the proposed measures are not sufficient to deal with the challenge of climate change. The plan emphasizes only the most urgent short-term measures, and the implementation process is just beginning. This situation is characteristic of many developing countries.
_Source: Dr. Hans-Peter Meister, I. K., Martina Richwein, Wilson Rickerson, Chad Laurent. Additional contributors: Jeff Snell, Elisa Burchert, Florian Lux. (2009). *Floating Houses and Mosquito Nets: Emerging Climate Change Adaptation Strategies Around the World.* Boston: Meister Consultants Group. p. 20._
For more detailed information and references refer to: [Floating Houses - Full Report](http://files.mc-group.com/clst/Study%20Climate%20Change%20Adaption.pdf).
[Meister Consultants Group](http://www.mc-group.com/)
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The current rise in sea level has already had significant impacts on some coastal areas of Tanzania. Wells and other sources of drinking water in have been flooded, leading to contamination by salt water. The district of Bagamoyo, not far from Dar-es-Salaam, is particularly affected.
Within the framework of the NAPA project, alternative water sources are identified and new wells are built in Bagamoyo and other coastal regions. The project is directed by the Ministry of Water and Irrigation and other ministries, as well as local institutions and NGOs.
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Kilimanjaro Region: reforestation and raising public awareness
Submitted by tianyili on Thu, 2010-05-06 07:54Summary:
The following case study is featured in the Meister Consultants Group study: *Floating Houses and Mosquito Nets: Emerging Climate Change Adaptation Strategies Around the World*.
As one of the least developed countries in the world, Tanzania is especially vulnerable to the consequences of climate change. More than half of the country lives on less than a dollar per day, and more than 80 percent depend on subsistence agriculture and therefore, on natural resources. Given its geographic conditions, the impacts of climate change in Tanzania are very diverse. Affected sectors include agriculture, water management, public health, biodiversity and energy. Tanzania has developed a national adaptation plan, but the proposed measures are not sufficient to deal with the challenge of climate change. The plan emphasizes only the most urgent short-term measures, and the implementation process is just beginning. This situation is characteristic of many developing countries.
_Source: Dr. Hans-Peter Meister, I. K., Martina Richwein, Wilson Rickerson, Chad Laurent. Additional contributors: Jeff Snell, Elisa Burchert, Florian Lux. (2009). *Floating Houses and Mosquito Nets: Emerging Climate Change Adaptation Strategies Around the World.* Boston: Meister Consultants Group. p. 20._
For more detailed information and references refer to: [Floating Houses - Full Report](http://files.mc-group.com/clst/Study%20Climate%20Change%20Adaption.pdf).
[Meister Consultants Group](http://www.mc-group.com/)
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The snow-covered peak of Kilimanjaro is the highest point in Africa and is a landmark of Tanzania. However, the famous mountain is seriously affected by the consequences of climate change. The glacier atop Kilimanjaro is melting rapidly, and will probably vanish completely at some point between 2015 and 2020. Less visible is the threat to the entire Kilimanjaro ecosystem posed by changes in water balance. Historically, the region at the foot of the mountain has been densely wooded, providing habitat and wood resources for local populations.
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Food Security Through the Cultivation of Drought-Resistant Plants
Submitted by tianyili on Thu, 2010-05-06 07:32Summary:
The following case study is featured in the Meister Consultants Group study: *Floating Houses and Mosquito Nets: Emerging Climate Change Adaptation Strategies Around the World*.
South Africa faces serious challenges associated with climate change. Water scarcity is already very high on the political agenda, and climate change will further aggravate the water situation. Other important challenges include health effects. Biodiversity loss will be especially economically important, given some of the country’s unique natural habitats and their relevance to the tourism industry. South Africa is better prepared to deal with the consequences of climate change than many other African countries because of the availability of more reliable climate data and projections than other African states. Since 2004, South Africa has had a national climate strategy that addresses the need for adaptation. A more detailed adaptation policy is currently under preparation and is expected to be released in 2010.
_Source: Dr. Hans-Peter Meister, I. K., Martina Richwein, Wilson Rickerson, Chad Laurent. Additional contributors: Jeff Snell, Elisa Burchert, Florian Lux. (2009). *Floating Houses and Mosquito Nets: Emerging Climate Change Adaptation Strategies Around the World.* Boston: Meister Consultants Group. p. 20._
For more detailed information and references refer to: [Floating Houses - Full Report](http://files.mc-group.com/clst/Study%20Climate%20Change%20Adaption.pdf).
[Meister Consultants Group](http://www.mc-group.com/)
Climate change scenarios project an increased risk of continuous and prolonged droughts in the some regions of Tanzania. This is particularly true for the regions of Shinyanga, Dodoma, and Singida. To tackle the impacts of climate change, and to improve the food security for the population, a NAPA project aims to support farmers in these regions with climate change adaptation. For example, the cultivation of corn, which is very vulnerable to droughts, will be reduced, while the cultivation of drought-resistant millet will be fostered. The measures include the identification of resilient crops, the distribution of seeds, and the training of farmers. The project is managed by the Ministry for Agriculture and Food Security in cooperation with local institutions, the national weather service and several NGOs, and has a budget is 8.5 million dollars.
_Source: United Republic of Tanzania, National Adaptation Programme of Action (NAPA), Division of Environment_
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Tea Cultivation in the Northern Cape Region of Suid Bokkeveld
Submitted by tianyili on Wed, 2010-05-05 13:54
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The following case study is featured in the Meister Consultants Group study: *Floating Houses and Mosquito Nets: Emerging Climate Change Adaptation Strategies Around the World*.
South Africa faces serious challenges associated with climate change. Water scarcity is already very high on the political agenda, and climate change will further aggravate the water situation. Other important challenges include health effects. Biodiversity loss will be especially economically important, given some of the country’s unique natural habitats and their relevance to the tourism industry. South Africa is better prepared to deal with the consequences of climate change than many other African countries because of the availability of more reliable climate data and projections than other African states. Since 2004, South Africa has had a national climate strategy that addresses the need for adaptation. A more detailed adaptation policy is currently under preparation and is expected to be released in 2010.
_Source: Dr. Hans-Peter Meister, I. K., Martina Richwein, Wilson Rickerson, Chad Laurent. Additional contributors: Jeff Snell, Elisa Burchert, Florian Lux. (2009). *Floating Houses and Mosquito Nets: Emerging Climate Change Adaptation Strategies Around the World.* Boston: Meister Consultants Group. p. 20._
For more detailed information and references refer to: [Floating Houses - Full Report](http://files.mc-group.com/clst/Study%20Climate%20Change%20Adaption.pdf).
[Meister Consultants Group](http://www.mc-group.com/)
Adaptation Experience:
The NGO SouthSouthNorth initiated a project that aims to support local farmers of the South African region of Suid Bokkeveld by providing cultivation techniques adapted to the impacts of climate change.
In cooperation with the local population, the NGO is exploring the possibility of switching from the cultivation of conventional Rooibos tea to the cultivation of drought-resistant wild Rooibos tea. The idea stems from observations during the drought periods that Suid Bokkeveld experienced between 2003 and 2005.
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Protecting the Biodiversity of the Cape Peninsula
Submitted by tianyili on Wed, 2010-05-05 13:04Summary:
The following case study is featured in the Meister Consultants Group study: *Floating Houses and Mosquito Nets: Emerging Climate Change Adaptation Strategies Around the World*.
South Africa faces serious challenges associated with climate change. Water scarcity is already very high on the political agenda, and climate change will further aggravate the water situation. Other important challenges include health effects. Biodiversity loss will be especially economically important, given some of the country’s unique natural habitats and their relevance to the tourism industry. South Africa is better prepared to deal with the consequences of climate change than many other African countries because of the availability of more reliable climate data and projections than other African states. Since 2004, South Africa has had a national climate strategy that addresses the need for adaptation. A more detailed adaptation policy is currently under preparation and is expected to be released in 2010.
_Source: Dr. Hans-Peter Meister, I. K., Martina Richwein, Wilson Rickerson, Chad Laurent. Additional contributors: Jeff Snell, Elisa Burchert, Florian Lux. (2009). *Floating Houses and Mosquito Nets: Emerging Climate Change Adaptation Strategies Around the World.* Boston: Meister Consultants Group. p. 20._
For more detailed information and references refer to: [Floating Houses - Full Report](http://files.mc-group.com/clst/Study%20Climate%20Change%20Adaption.pdf).
[Meister Consultants Group](http://www.mc-group.com/)
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The Cape Peninsula, on the Atlantic Ocean in the far southwest of Africa, is famous for its impressive biodiversity. The unique ecosystem is not only threatened by the growth of the city of Cape Town, but also by the impacts of climate change. The peninsula’s status as a nature reserve, therefore, is no longer sufficient to protect its biodiversity.
The goal of The Cape Peninsula Biodiversity Conservation Project is to establish a national park.
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Management of Climate Risks in the Western Cape Region of South Africa
Submitted by tianyili on Wed, 2010-05-05 08:49Summary:
The following case study is featured in the Meister Consultants Group study: *Floating Houses and Mosquito Nets: Emerging Climate Change Adaptation Strategies Around the World*.
South Africa faces serious challenges associated with climate change. Water scarcity is already very high on the political agenda, and climate change will further aggravate the water situation. Other important challenges include health effects. Biodiversity loss will be especially economically important, given some of the country’s unique natural habitats and their relevance to the tourism industry. South Africa is better prepared to deal with the consequences of climate change than many other African countries because of the availability of more reliable climate data and projections than other African states. Since 2004, South Africa has had a national climate strategy that addresses the need for adaptation. A more detailed adaptation policy is currently under preparation and is expected to be released in 2010.
_Source: Dr. Hans-Peter Meister, I. K., Martina Richwein, Wilson Rickerson, Chad Laurent. Additional contributors: Jeff Snell, Elisa Burchert, Florian Lux. (2009). *Floating Houses and Mosquito Nets: Emerging Climate Change Adaptation Strategies Around the World.* Boston: Meister Consultants Group. p. 20._
For more detailed information and references refer to: [Floating Houses - Full Report](http://files.mc-group.com/clst/Study%20Climate%20Change%20Adaption.pdf).
[Meister Consultants Group](http://www.mc-group.com/)
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The Western Cape is of great importance for South Africa. Due to its Mediterranean climate and its rich biodiversity, it attracts many tourists and is also an important region for the cultivation of wine and fruits. Water demand for agriculture and an increasingly urban population has increased in recent years. At the same time, the region is particularly affected by extreme weather events. A drier and warmer climate with changing precipitation patterns will cause water scarcity and droughts, and will increase the risk of bush fires.
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Adaptation Plan of the City of Durban
Submitted by tianyili on Wed, 2010-05-05 08:04Summary:
The following case study is featured in the Meister Consultants Group study: *Floating Houses and Mosquito Nets: Emerging Climate Change Adaptation Strategies Around the World*.
South Africa faces serious challenges associated with climate change. Water scarcity is already very high on the political agenda, and climate change will further aggravate the water situation. Other important challenges include health effects. Biodiversity loss will be especially economically important, given some of the country’s unique natural habitats and their relevance to the tourism industry. South Africa is better prepared to deal with the consequences of climate change than many other African countries because of the availability of more reliable climate data and projections than other African states. Since 2004, South Africa has had a national climate strategy that addresses the need for adaptation. A more detailed adaptation policy is currently under preparation and is expected to be released in 2010.
_Source: Dr. Hans-Peter Meister, I. K., Martina Richwein, Wilson Rickerson, Chad Laurent. Additional contributors: Jeff Snell, Elisa Burchert, Florian Lux. (2009). *Floating Houses and Mosquito Nets: Emerging Climate Change Adaptation Strategies Around the World.* Boston: Meister Consultants Group. p. 20._
For more detailed information and references refer to: [Floating Houses - Full Report](http://files.mc-group.com/clst/Study%20Climate%20Change%20Adaption.pdf).
[Meister Consultants Group](http://www.mc-group.com/)
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The city of Durban, located on the Indian Ocean, has more than three million inhabitants and represents the center of the South African province KwaZulu Natal. Due to its costal location, the city is frequently affected by floods and storms, with significant impacts on the city’s infrastructure.
Climate change will likely increase these risks. As a result, the regional administration has been considering the possible impacts of climate change on Durban. In 2004, the Department for the Environment of the City initiated an analysis of the likely regional impacts of climate change.
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