A changing climate reshapes the timing, magnitude, and variability of water availability, stressing systems designed for a stationary past. This theme evaluates climate impacts on water resources and develops adaptation strategies for sustainable management.
It connects climate projections with water systems models and decision frameworks so that planning remains robust across a range of plausible futures — a focus of recent books and articles on climate change in sustainable water resources management.
- Impact assessment under climate scenarios
- Robust and adaptive planning
- Drought characterization and mitigation