The Red-Dead canal could take a small step forward in light of projected environmental impacts and other constraints, says Batir Wardam.

Better navigation and surveillance can help to prevent ships from damaging coral reefs and the need for expensive restoration, says Crispin Maslog.

Climate change adaptation initiatives can be built into water management programmes to protect water resources in Africa.

Strategies to reduce rural poverty in the face of climate change will largely depend on improving water management in agriculture.