| 2009 | Confronting Climate Change: An Early Analysis of Water and Wastewater Adaptation Costs | This report provides forecasts for climate impacts by 2050, plausible adaptation measures, and estimates of cost impacts. Chapter 3 highlights adaptation needs and costs, along with a detailed approach to assessing impacts. Page 3-3 addresses total water management. | Adaptation, Decision Making, Risk Management, Technical Assistance and Tools, Infrastructure Implications, Regional and Local Information, Water Quality Implications, Water Supply Implications and Demand Management | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | United States |
| 2008 | Managing an Uncertain Future: Climate Change Adaptation Strategies for California's Waters | This report provides information on climate science and projections for climate change impacts in California. This report provides a list of 10 adaptation strategies for water resource managers. Pages 10, 11-12, and 16-21 address IWRM. | Adaptation, Decision Making, Risk Management, Technical Assistance and Tools, Regional and Local Information, Infrastructure Implications, Water Quality Implications, Water Supply Implications and Demand Management | California | West and Southwest | United States |
| 2008 | Chapter 6: Implications of Changing Climate for Colorado's Water Resources | This chapter provides a summary of the key impacts of climate change on hydrological resources in Colorado. Table 6-1 presents issues facing water resource managers and projected climate change in Colorado. Page 41 addresses integrated water resource management. | Decision Making, Risk Management, Technical Assistance, and Tools, Regional and Local Information, Water Quality Implications, Water Supply Implications and Demand Management | Colorado | West and Southwest | United States |
| 2007 | No Doubt About Climate Change and its Implications for Water Suppliers | This article describes the impacts of climate change for water resource managers, including changes in water supply. It includes brief regional impact summaries for the U.S. The authors advocate a portfolio approach to adaptation consisting of a vulnerability assessment, development of activities that increase resiliency, and pursuing demand management strategies. (Abstract only) | Adaptation, Decision Making, Risk Management, Technical Assistance, and Tools, Regional and Local Information, Water Quality Implications, Water Supply Implications and Demand Management | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | United States |
| 2007 | Implications of Climate Change for Urban Water Utilities | This report details climate science and projections and defines impacts relevant to water resource managers across several U.S. regions. Pages 11-14 address IWRM. | Adaptation, Decision Making, Risk Management, Technical Assistance, and Tools, Regional and Local Information, Water Quality Implications, Water Supply Implications and Demand Management | None | Midwest, Southeast,West and Southwest | United States |
| 2006 | The Impact of Climate Change on New Mexico's Water Supply and Ability to Manage Water Resources | Chapter II of this report provides information on how climate change will affect water supply and water quality in New Mexico and the Southwest. Chapter IV provides adaptation measures for sustainable use of current water supplies. Page 41 addresses integrated water resource management. | Adaptation, Infrastructure Implications, Regional and Local Information, Water Quality Implications, Water Supply Implications and Demand Management | New Mexico | West and Southwest | United States |
| 2006 | Assessing the Robustness of Adaptation Decisions to Climate Change Uncertainties: A Case Study on Water Resources Management in the East of England | This paper provides a template for water resource managers to aid them in identifying climate change adaptation strategies that are robust to climate change uncertainties. This template is then applied to the Anglican Water Services operations. (Abstract only) | Adaptation, Case Studies and Best Management Practices, Decision Making, Risk Management, Technical Assistance, and Tools, Regional and Local Information | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | United Kingdom |
| 2009 | River Basin Management in a Changing Climate: Guiding Principles to Assist Adaptation | This report was written to provide guidance and support for river basin managers in incorporating climate change into river basin management. The report addresses a number of potential management challenges resulting from climate change and provides a framework for identifying and implementing corresponding adaptation techniques. Chapter 4 provides a framework for building adaptive capacity. Chapter 5 addresses risk based management. Chapter 6 details flood risk management and adaptation. Chapter 7 addresses drought management, water scarcity, and adaptation techniques. | Adaptation, Case Studies and Best Management Practices, Decision Making, Risk Management, Technical Assistance, and Tools, Downscaled Models, Water Quality Implications, Water Supply Implications and Demand Management | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | United Kingdom |
| 2008 | Incorporating Climate Change in Water Planning | This report emphasizes using risk assessment and total water management policies to help utility managers identify their vulnerabilities to climate change. The framework for this assessment relies on both qualitative and quantitative inputs. This report identifies risk assessments that rely on threshold and scenario approaches. (Abstract only) | Decision Making, Risk Management, Technical Assistance and Tools | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| 2009 | Strategies to Adapt to an Uncertain Climate Change | This article argues for the development of infrastructure that is robust to climate change. It provides five decision-making frameworks to guide water resource managers: (i) selecting “no-regret” strategies that yield benefits even in absence of climate change; (ii) favouring reversible and flexible options; (iii) buying “safety margins” in new investments; (iv) promoting soft adaptation strategies; and (v) reducing decision time horizons." (Abstract only) | Decision Making, Risk Management, Technical Assistance, and Tools | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | United Kingdom |
| 2009 | Total Water Management Strategies for Utility Master Planning | This article advocates Total Water Management. A Total Water Management approach involves managing the watershed, water supply, and land-use practices in the watershed in the context of climate uncertainty. (Abstract only) | Decision Making, Risk Management, Technical Assistance and Tools | Georgia | Southeast | United States |
| 2009 | Climate Change Adaptation in the Water Sector | Chapters 5, 6, and 7 of this book detail adaptation and changes in water resource management in the context of climate change. Pages 71-73, 91-93, and 103-105 address integrated water resource management. | Case Studies and Best Management Practices, Infrastructure Implications, Water Quality Implications, Water Supply Implications and Demand Management | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | International |
| 2009 | Managing Water in a Shifting Climate | This article addresses the challenges of managing water resources in a changing climate. The authors provide new management methods and practices, along with five key elements to be considered when developing management strategies in the context of climate change. These elements include using a holistic approach to water management, understanding thresholds, pursuing "basin" thinking, using a multidisciplinary perspective in management, and considering institutional challenges. (Abstract only) | Decision Making, Risk Management, Technical Assistance and Tools | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| 2008 | Adapting Our Ways: Managing Scotland's Climate Risk | This report provides a strategic framework to guide the Scottish government in adapting to climate change. Pages 49-50 provide potential adaptation activities to climate change, including sustainable flood management and intergrated water resource management. | Adaptation, Water Quality Implications, Water Supply Implications and Demand Management | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | United Kingdom |
| 2009 | Regional Climate Change and Adaptation — The Alps Facing the Challenge of Changing Water Resources | This report addresses the vulnerability of the Alps to climate change. Section 6.2 provides strategies for proactive, long-term planning and Integrated Water Resource Management.
| Adaptation, Case Studies and Best Management Practices, Decision Making, Risk Management, Technical Assistance, and Tools, Downscaled Models Regional and Local Information, Water Quality Implications, Water Supply Implications and Demand Management | | European Union | Not Applicable |
| 2011 | Climate Change Handbook for Regional Water Planning | The Climate Change Handbook for Regional Water Planning provides a framework for considering climate change in water management planning. Key decision considerations, resources, tools, and decision options are presented that will guide resource managers and planners as they develop means of adapting their programs to a changing climate | Adaptation, Case Studies and Best Management Practices, Decision Making, Risk Management, Technical Assistance, and Tools, Downscaled Models Regional and Local Information, Water Quality Implications, Water Supply Implications and Demand Management | | West and Southwest | USA |