Adapting to climate change by banking on water storage

Rainfall variability, a key constraint to agricultural production in many countries, is likely to be exacerbated by climate change. If planned and managed correctly, various forms of water storage can increase water security and help safeguard livelihoods and reduce rural poverty.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: McCartney, Matthew P.
Format: Journal Article
Language:Inglés
Published: 2011
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/41793
Description
Summary:Rainfall variability, a key constraint to agricultural production in many countries, is likely to be exacerbated by climate change. If planned and managed correctly, various forms of water storage can increase water security and help safeguard livelihoods and reduce rural poverty.