ALM UNDP

Summary:

This publication demonstrates the strong and diverse hydrological impacts of climate change and vulnerabilities of development countries, for example for the up to 250 million people being exposed to increased water stress in Africa as early as 2020. It takes stock of where we stand in addressing hydrological impacts of climate change in developed and in developing countries. We are still at the beginning, but experience is growing rapidly. Finally it discusses the role of development cooperation.