| 2002 | Watershed Planning, Climate Variability, and Climate Change: Bringing a Global Scale Issue to the Local Level - Masters Thesis | This thesis reports on a survey of watershed managers. Section 4 summarizes climate change and associated impacts on water resources in Washington State. Section 6 defines indicators to determine if a watershed is vulnerable to climate change and provides a methodology to use vulnerability indicators. | Decision Making, Risk Management, Technical Assistance, and Tools, Water Quality Implications, Water Supply Implications and Demand Management | Washington | Northwest | United States |
Brekke, L.D., Maurer, E.P., Anderson, J.D., Dettinger, M.D., Townsley, E.S., Harrison, A., Pruitt, T./Bureau of Reclamation | |
| 2009 | Assessing Reservoir Operations Risk Under Climate Change | This resource details climate change impacts on water resource management. Chapters 3, 4, and 5 detail methods to incorporate climate change projections into long-term utility planning. Pages 3-8 provide a risk assessment framework for managing water quality and supply. | Case Studies and Best Management Practices, Decision Making, Risk Management, Technical Assistance, and Tools | 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 42 addresses vulnerability assessments and provides a diagram showing different perspectives on conducting this type of analysis. | 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 |
| 2008 | Anglian Water: Expert Opinion Panel on Growth and Climate Change | This paper, which was written to advocate sustainable water management by Anglian water, provides information on climate change impacts and proposed adaptation techniques. Page 10 provides a graphic to help the water sector identify areas where they are most vulnerable. | Adaptation, Regional and Local Information, Water Quality Implications, Water Supply Implications and Demand Management | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | United Kingdom |
| 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. Section 4.1 (pages 11-12) addresses vulnerability analyses. | 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 46 provides information on an infrastructure vulnerability assessment. | Adaptation, Infrastructure Implications, Regional and Local Information, Water Quality Implications, Water Supply Implications and Demand Management | New Mexico | West and Southwest | United States |
| 2010 | Managing the Environment in a Changing Climate: A report to Defra and the Welsh Assembly Government in Response to a Direction to Report Under the Climate Change Act 2008 | This report was written to assess risks and address adaptation options related to climate change in the UK. Annex 2 provides risk and adaptation action plans for managing water resources (pp. 16-21) and water quality (pp. 22-26). | Adaptation, Decision Making, Risk Management, Technical Assistance, and Tools, Water Quality Implications, Water Supply Implications and Demand Management | 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 5 addresses risk based management. | 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 |
| 1999 | Climate Change: Scottish Implications Scoping Study | This report, developed as a scoping study to inform policy makers, provides a number of details regarding climate change and Scotland. Pages 41-42 address Scotland's water sector and identify the sector's sensitivity and vulnerability to climate change, potential benefits resulting from climate change, and adaptation techniques. | Adaptation, Decision Making, Risk Management, Technical Assistance, and Tools, Water Quality Implications, Water Supply Implications and Demand Management | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | United Kingdom |
| 2007 | Major Droughts in England and Wales, 1800-2006 | This study analyzes historical drought conditions through the use of hydrological and documentary evidence. The authors assess droughts from 1800-2006 and consider how the UK's vulnerability to drought has changed over time. Page 87 discusses the unique factors that influence the UK's vulnerability to drought. | Water Quality Implications, Water Supply Implications and Demand Management | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | United Kingdom |
| 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 |
| 2003 | Climate Change and Water Quality in the Great Lakes Region: Risks, Opportunities, and Responses | This report highlights climate change impacts that are related to water supply, ground water availability, and water quality. Section 7.4 (pages 124-127) addresses vulnerability, impact, and adaptation assessments. | Water Quality Implications, Water Supply Implications and Demand Management | None | Midwest | United States |
| 2009 | The Future is Now: An Update on Climate Change Science Impacts and Response Options for California | This report provides a summary of climate science and impacts in California. It outlines response options to these impacts for resource managers in California. Section 5.1.4 (pages 75-77) addresses vulnerability-based adaptation. | Regional and Local Information, Water Supply Implications and Demand Management | California | West and Southwest | United States |
| 2007 | In Hot Water: Water Management Strategies to Weather the Effects of Global Warming | Chapter 2 of this report highlights broad climate impacts on water resources for water managers in the Western United States. Chapter 4 provides a guide to aid water resource managers in developing response measures to climate change based on "best practices." This report presents information from a bottom up, utility-focused perspective beginning with a vulnerability analysis for water resource managers before addressing climate change impacts. Pages 21-25 address conducting a vulnerability analysis. | Adaptation, Case Studies and Best Management Practices, Decision Making, Risk Management, Technical Assistance and Tools, Regional and Local Information, Water Quality Implications, Water Supply Implications and Demand Management | Not Applicable | West and Southwest | United States |
| 2007 | Risk Analysis Strategies for Credible and Defensible Utility Decisions #2939 | This report reviews risk analysis strategies that utility managers can use to understand, evaluate, and support their decision making. (Abstract only) | Decision Making, Risk Management, Technical Assistance, and Tools | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Rosenzweig, C., Major, D.C., Demong, K., Stanton, C., Horton, R., Stults, M./NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies | |
| 2007 | Managing Climate Change Risks in NYC's Water System: Assessment and Adaptation Planning | Section 4 of this report provides information on climate change and associated impacts on water resources in New York City. Section 5 discusses how to assess water system vulnerability and provides a framework. Section 6 discusses mitigation activities. | Adaptation, Decision Making, Risk Management, Technical Assistance, and Tools, Downscaled Models, Mitigation, Infrastructure Implications, Regional and Local Information, Water Quality Implications, Water Supply Implications and Demand Management | New York | Northeast | United States |
| 2010 | Security and Emergency Response Planning Toolbox for Small Water and Wastewater Systems | The security toolbox consists of five core modules, including a vulnerability assessment guide for small drinking water and wastewater systems. The toolbox also includes instructions for conducting a vulnerability assessment and blank templates to guide completion of the assessment. | Decision Making, Risk Management, Technical Assistance, and Tools | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| 2010 | How Should Water Utilities Prepare for Climate Change? | This article uses available climate change information to plan for water utility vulnerability. Table 1 provides a list of climate change impacts and their likely affect on water resources. The article also discusses adaptation measures water utility managers can pursue along with projections for water supply in the Mokelumne River Watershed, which provides water for Oakland, CA. (Abstract only) | Adaptation, Decision Making, Risk Management, Technical Assistance and Tools, Regional and Local Information, Water Quality Implications, Water Supply Implications and Demand Management | California | West and Southwest | United States |
| Tompkins, E.L., Adger, W.N., Boyd, E., Nicholson-Cole, S., Weatherhead, K. and Arnell, N. | |
| 2010 | Observed Adaptation to Climate Change: UK Evidence of Transition to a Well-Adapting Society | This paper examines over 300 examples of adaptation to climate change in the UK. The article addresses adaptation efforts that vary by implementing organization and extent. The authors shows that infrastructure heavy industries, such as water resource management, have invested in climate change adaptation at a greater rate than other industries. (Abstract only). | Adaptation, Infrastructure Implications | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | United Kingdom |
| 2010 | Adapting Energy, Transport, and Water Infrastructure to the Long-Term Impacts of Climate Change - Summary Report | This summary report details the vulnerabilities of water sector infrastructure to climate change. Page 5 describes the key vulnerabilities of the water sector and highlights the infrastructure components at risk. | Adaptation, Infrastructure Implications | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | United Kingdom |
| 2010 | Evidence Needed to Manage Freshwater Ecosystems in a Changing Climate: Turning Adaptation Principles into Practice | This article relies on a review of adaptation literature to assess the scientific basis for adaptively managing species and habitats that are vulnerable to climate change. The authors conclude that adaptation techniques will have the greatest acceptance when they provide multiple benefits. (Abstract only) | Adaptation | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | United Kingdom |
| 2005 | EEA Briefing 3/2005 - Vulnerability and Adaptation to Climate Change in Europe | This briefing addresses adaptive planning and management for water resources. Page 1 discusses regional vulnerability to climate change throughout Europe. Page 2 discusses the vulnerability of water resources to climate change.
| Case Studies and Best Management Practices, Regional and Local Information, Water Quality Implications, Water Supply Implications and Demand Management
| | European Union | Not Applicable |
| 2005 | Vulnerability and Adaptation to Climate Change in Europe | This report addresses vulnerability and adaptation to climate change throughout Europe. Section 3.1.6 details the vulnerability of water resources to climate change. Page 22 provides a future projection of water stress throughout Europe. Section 3.3 addresses key vulnerability issues throughout specific European regions. Appendix 1 provides case studies and vulnerability assessments for regions and countries within Europe.
| Adaptation, Case Studies and Best Management Practices, Regional and Local Information, Water Quality Implications, Water Supply Implications and Demand Management
| | European Union | Not Applicable |