Norway. Climate change impacts on water systems

Description

The country profile on Norway, developed by the OECD, briefly summarizes the observed changes, and projects impacts that Norway will experience due to climate change. It indicates the primary concerns on the water systems and describes the key vulnerabilities. Next, it is indicated what policies are relevant to adapt to climate change in water systems, wraps up the main research programmes and highlights some innovative initiatives.

Reference information

Websites:

http://www.oecd.org/env/resources/Norway.pdf

Source:

OECD

Published in Climate-ADAPT: Jun 7, 2016

Date of publication:

2013

Keywords:

Act, Midgard Snake, NORKLIMA, cities, ecosystems, hydrological, lakes, water quality, water quantity, water systems

Climate impacts:

Flooding, Droughts

Adaptation Approaches:

Observations and Scenarios, Vulnerability Assessment, Sector Policies

Sectors:

Water management

Geographic characterisation:

Europe

Biogeographical regions:

Arctic

Countries:

Norway

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Norway. Climate change impacts on water systems

Norway. Climate change impacts on water systems

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