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Mitigation and Adaptation Strategies for Global Change
Published in: Mitigation and Adaptation Strategies for Global Change 1/2016

01-01-2016 | Original Article

Adaptation to climate change impacts on water demand

Authors: Xiao-jun Wang, Jian-yun Zhang, Shamsuddin Shahid, En-hong Guan, Yong-xiang Wu, Juan Gao, Rui-min He

Published in: Mitigation and Adaptation Strategies for Global Change | Issue 1/2016

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Abstract

Research on climate change impacts and related adaptation to water demand is still very limited. A review summarising the findings related to climate change impacts on water demand is carried out in this article. A water management strategy is also proposed, which would help with adaptation to growing pressure on water resources due to climate change and socio-economic development. The study reveals that climate change will increase global water demand, though this will vary widely with geographic location and climatic conditions. Water demand in agriculture will be affected more heavily than will demands in other sectors. As irrigation comprises the major portion of global consumptive water use, increased water demand in irrigation may cause severe stress on water resources. Studies suggest that water demand management or water supply management alone will not able to adapt to mounting water stress. A combination of both water supply and water demand management strategies is necessary in order to adapt to varying environmental and associated uncertainties. A case study from the Haihe River basin of China is presented, to illustrate the effectiveness of water demand management strategies used alongside water supply management in adapting to environmental changes. It is expected that the study will help guide policy responses, with the goal of mitigating the impacts of climate change on water resources.
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Metadata
Title
Adaptation to climate change impacts on water demand
Authors
Xiao-jun Wang
Jian-yun Zhang
Shamsuddin Shahid
En-hong Guan
Yong-xiang Wu
Juan Gao
Rui-min He
Publication date
01-01-2016
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Published in
Mitigation and Adaptation Strategies for Global Change / Issue 1/2016
Print ISSN: 1381-2386
Electronic ISSN: 1573-1596
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11027-014-9571-6

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