Climate Change and Water in Africa: Challenges, Opportunities and Recommendations

This policy document provides the following key messages to decision makers in Africa:

-Many vital water resources in Africa are already under pressure.
-Climate change plus population increase will add to the pressure on Africa’s water resources.
-A wide variety of options exist to help Africa adapt its water management systems to a changing climate.
-Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) is key to effective and efficient management of water resources.