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Climate change will certainly impact global and regional water resources, but the exact consequences for water security remain unclear. How well can scientists predict the problems? And what can policymakers do to prepare?
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The Global Water Partnership (GWP) publishes background information on water security issues and climate change. GWP advocate Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) as the best route to sustainable development and management of water resources at all levels. Its website provides extensive international case studies of the partnership's work, latest news and links to related IWRM.
This website, run by the UN Development Programme, provides background information, and links to relevant documents, on climate change and adaptation, water governance, integrated water resources management, water supply and sanitation, capacity development and knowledge management.
The World Water Council is an international multi-stakeholder platform set up to promote awareness, build political commitment and trigger action on critical water issues. The council encourages debates and promotes collaborative initiatives and activities at all levels, including organising the World Water Forum, held every three years. It publishes news and information about its work, links to useful resources across the world and hosts a media centre that lists water experts and suggests story ideas.