Water and climate change – interlinkages and prospects for future action

This report aims at improving the understanding of complex interrelations between climate change and water, and, based on this understanding, at identifying the most adequate water actions for mitigating greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and improving climate resilience. It does so by synthesising state-of-the-art knowledge and research from a physical as well as from a political perspective, and, on that basis, by recommending appropriate action, while referring to good practices and methodologies. 

The report targets water practitioners, and decision-makers in the water sector as well as the water expert and climate change community, aiming to help them better understand how the water sector and water-related activities can specifically contribute to climate mitigation and adaptation goals through meaningful action. 

For further information, concrete approaches and next stepts for water and climate action, please see the attached publication.