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 scientific report
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2012
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Department of Agricultural Economics, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, ZA
Abstract
Population growth and subsequent economic growth are major factors placing exponential strain on water availability for users of the Western Cape Water Supply System (WCWSS). These users include the City of Cape Town, as well as the municipalities of Stellenbosch, Drakenstein, Swartland and Saldanha, as well as agricultural users. The integrated modelling framework developed through this research can be used to evaluate proposed adaptation strategies, such as an increase in farm dam storage capacities. A key objective was to develop the capacity within Africa to use integrated analysis tools and to develop a much broader understanding of their benefits.
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IDRC Final Report
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MANAGING CLIMATE RISK, CLIMATE CHANGE, SOUTH AFRICA, WATER SUPPLY, WATER MANAGEMENT, WATER STORAGE, DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY