Managing climate risk for agriculture and water resources development in South Africa : quantifying the costs, benefits and risks associated with planning and management alternatives; final project narrative
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2012
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Department of Agricultural Economics, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, ZA
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The objective was to develop and demonstrate an integrated modeling framework for evaluating and making adaptation decisions related to water resources in the Western Cape, and elsewhere in Africa. The framework makes provision for external inputs such as policies, plans and technology options for increasing water supplies (input by various stakeholders, such as the Department of Water Affairs, Western Cape Systems Analysis, Water Users Associations and the Berg River Catchment Management Agency), and for reducing water demand through water demand management options. Recommendations are made towards improving the administrative structure for related projects.
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IDRC Final Report
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SOUTH AFRICA--WESTERN CAPE, AGRICULTURAL ECONOMY, WATER MANAGEMENT, WATER CONSUMPTION, INTEGRATED CLIMATE RISK MANAGEMENT, INTEGRATED NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION