IHP-HELP Centre for Water Law, Policy and Science

Description

The Centre for Water Law, Policy and Science (under the auspices of UNESCO) is the only UNESCO Category 2 Centre in the UK and its competence in water law, policy and science is recognised as a vital resource by numerous countries and organisations around the world. Globally, many regions are facing water shortages, problems with water quality and issues of water security. Many countries and regions are also trying to address the challenges of developing efficient and equitable water governance systems. The Centre can, together with local and global partners, contribute to solving these problems. The main role of the Centre is to provide expert input.

Reference information

Websites:

http://www.dundee.ac.uk/water/

Published in Climate-ADAPT: Jun 7, 2016

Keywords:

integrated water resources management, iwrm, water law, water policy, water science

Climate impacts:

Water Scarcity, Flooding, Droughts

Adaptation Approaches:

Vulnerability Assessment, Adaptation Measures and Actions

Sectors:

Water management

Geographic characterisation:

Global

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