On the Barriers to Adaption to Less Water under Climate Change: Policy Choices in Mediterranean Countries

Ana Iglesias (), David Santillán and Luis Garrote
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Ana Iglesias: Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM)
David Santillán: Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM)
Luis Garrote: Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM)

Water Resources Management: An International Journal, Published for the European Water Resources Association (EWRA), 2018, vol. 32, issue 15, No 2, 4819-4832

Abstract: Abstract Barriers and constraints to adapting water resources management to climate change in the Mediterranean region are analysed in this paper. First, we analysed the risks to the water resources sector derived from climate change. We then identified the main objective of water adaptation measures: ensuring there is enough water for food, for people, and for ecosystems. This implies visions about availability - being sufficient water -, accessibility - both physical and economic access -, and adequacy - being safe for ecosystems and human consumption. A portfolio of local and collective actions to adapt water management for agriculture to climate change in Mediterranean countries is presented. Adaptation strategies included improved efficiency, optimisation of governance, enhancement of participation, development of risk-based choices, and economic instruments. Finally, the paper categorised the constraints to implement the measures, give specific examples about these issues and also quantify their impact. When considering constraints and opportunities to implement these water management practices, any environmental policy regulating their adoption should be based on recommending the use of extension and training to local actors on the application of the practices.

Keywords: Water management; Climate change adaptation; Water availability (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2018
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DOI: 10.1007/s11269-018-2043-0

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