This brief addresses the contributions of water to various sectors of economic and social life and, subsequently, to broad development goals. It aims to further the recognition of these contributions and the inclusion of water practitioners in development planning processes, so that water can prioritised adequately. Policy briefs provide policy makers with information on water resources management. They are written by the GWP Technical Committee, a group of internationally recognised professionals in integrated water resources management.
Water is the primary medium through which Climate Change will impact people, ecosystems and economies. This brief suggests that the IWRM approach provides the most adequate framework to manage these impacts. It addresses the most important challenges and explores different measures within the IWRM framework to meet them. Policy briefs provide policy makers with information on water resources management. They are written by the GWP Technical Committee, a group of internationally recognised professionals in integrated water resources management.
