Multi-stakeholder cost-benefit analysis of climate change adaptation measures and options : the case of urban water provision in the context of melting glaciers in Bolivia

Gonzales Iwanciw, JavierZalles, HeidiCabrera, Yesmy2012-12-032012-12-032012-03http://hdl.handle.net/10625/50579http://pubs.iied.org/pdfs/G03521.pdfDespite high levels of uncertainty and complexity, glacier melting is already taking place. The potential impact on water provision for the cities of La Paz and El Alto are well understood. The two options assessed in this study, using the multi-stakeholder cost-benefit analysis (MCBA) methodology are: the construction of a new dam; and efficiency measures in the La Paz / El Alto water delivery system. Findings show that both have a positive net present value (NPV) in financial, social and environmental terms. A major constraint on the water sector in Bolivia is lack of agreement on a new Water Law.application/pdfenCOST BENEFIT ANALYSISCLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATIONTROPICAL GLACIERSWATER SECURITYWATER RESOURCESWATER MANAGEMENTGLACIERSGLOBAL WARMINGCATCHMENT HYDROLOGYDAMSENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICSBOLIVIAANDESSOUTH AMERICAMulti-stakeholder cost-benefit analysis of climate change adaptation measures and options : the case of urban water provision in the context of melting glaciers in BoliviaIDRC-Related Report