Modelling the Impact of Climate Change on Water Resources

The quantitative assessment of the impact of climate change onwater availability and water resources management requiresknowledge of climate, hydro(geo)logical and water resources models, and particularly the relationships between each of them. This bookbrings together world experts on each of these aspects, distillingeach complex topic into concise and easy to understand chapters, inwhich both the uses and limitations of modelling are explored. Thebook concludes with a set of case studies using real-life examplesto illustrate the steps required and the problems that can be facedin assessing the potential impacts of climate change on waterresource systems. For students, scientists, engineers and decision-makers alike, this book provides an invaluable and critical look at theinformation that is provided by climate models, and the ways it isused in modelling water systems. A key focus is the exploration ofhow uncertainties may accrue at each stage of an impactsassessment, and the reliability of the resulting information. Thebook is a practical guide to understanding the opportunities andpitfalls in the quantitative assessment of climate change impactsand adaptation in the water resource sector.