Climate Change and Water Resources in Africa: Perspectives and Solutions Towards an Imminent Water Crisis

This book explores the key water-related vulnerabilities to climate change in Africa, particularly in its most vulnerable areas, and explores potential management responses to such vulnerabilities. Climate change will further accelerate the rate of change, affecting the ability of people and societies to respond in a timely manner. Increasing the resilience of ecosystems and communities to extreme events and integrating climate change risks and opportunities into development decision-making is key to improving governments and communities' ability to manage the challenges of climate change and variability in relation to the aquatic ecosystems they depend on.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 521 pages
Publication date: 16 February 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

The impact of climate change on water resources in Africa is a significant concern, particularly in vulnerable regions. Climate change has the potential to exacerbate existing water-related challenges, including declining water quality, falling groundwater levels, and variable rainfall patterns. These changes will have a profound impact on the availability and management of water resources, affecting the livelihoods of millions of people across the continent.

To address these challenges, it is essential to adopt a comprehensive and multi-faceted approach. This includes increasing the resilience of ecosystems and communities to extreme events such as flooding and drought, as well as integrating climate change risks and opportunities into development decision-making.

The book aims to contribute to the ongoing debate around climate change and water resources management in Africa. It provides valuable insights into the key water-related vulnerabilities to climate change in the region, exploring potential management responses to these vulnerabilities.

The knowledge collected in this book will be of interest to policy makers, researchers, and other stakeholders involved in addressing the challenges of climate change and variability in relation to aquatic ecosystems. By understanding the impact of climate change on water resources in Africa, we can develop more effective strategies and policies to ensure sustainable water management and protect the livelihoods of vulnerable communities.

Weight: 836g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030612276
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021