Adaptation of water resources systems to changing society and environment
a statement by the International Association of Hydrological Sciences
Serena Ceola (University of Bologna)
Alberto Montanari (University of Bologna)
Tobias Krueger (Humboldt-Universitat zu Berlin)
Fiona Dyer (University of Canberra)
Heidi Kreibich (GFZ Helmholtz-Zentrum für Geoforschung)
Ida Westerberg (IVL Svenska Miljoinstitutet, University of Bristol)
Gemma Carr (Technische Universität Wien)
Christophe Cudennec (INRA Institut National de La Recherche Agronomique)
Amin Elshorbagy (University of Saskatchewan)
H. H.G. Savenije (TU Delft - Water Resources)
P. Van der Zaag (IHE Delft Institute for Water Education, TU Delft - Water Resources)
Dan Rosbjerg (Technical University of Denmark (DTU))
Hafzullah Aksoy (Istanbul Technical University)
Francesco Viola (University of Cagliari)
Guido Petrucci (Vrije Universiteit Brussel)
Christopher (Kit) Macleod (The James Hutton Institute)
Barry Croke (Australian National University)
Daniele Ganora (Politecnico di Torino)
L. Hermans (TU Delft - Policy Analysis)
Maria J. Polo (Universidad de Cordoba)
Zongxue Xu (Beijing Normal University)
Marco Borga (Dipartimento Territorio e Sistemi Agro-Forestali)
Jorg Helmschrot (SASSCAL Regional Secretariat)
Elena Toth (University of Bologna)
Roberto Ranzi (Università di Brescia)
Attilio Castellarin (University of Bologna)
Anthony Hurford (University College London)
Mitija Brilly (University of Ljubljana)
Alberto Viglione (Technische Universität Wien)
Günter Blöschl (Technische Universität Wien)
Murugesu Sivapalan (University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign)
A. Domeneghetti (University of Bologna)
Alberto Marinelli (University of Bologna)
Giuliano Di Baldassarre (Uppsala University)
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Abstract
We explore how to address the challenges of adaptation of water resources systems under changing conditions by supporting flexible, resilient and low-regret solutions, coupled with on-going monitoring and evaluation. This will require improved understanding of the linkages between biophysical and social aspects in order to better anticipate the possible future co-evolution of water systems and society. We also present a call to enhance the dialogue and foster the actions of governments, the international scientific community, research funding agencies and additional stakeholders in order to develop effective solutions to support water resources systems adaptation. Finally, we call the scientific community to a renewed and unified effort to deliver an innovative message to stakeholders. Water science is essential to resolve the water crisis, but the effectiveness of solutions depends, inter alia, on the capability of scientists to deliver a new, coherent and technical vision for the future development of water systems.
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