Climate change and water security in the Indo-Pacific region: Risks, responses, and a framework for action

Water insecurity has become a global challenge. Scattered evidence of climate change impacts on water security is emerging, and actions taken to manage climate risks are under-reported. This report suggests that management focus should be based on socioecological zones rather than political boundaries, because climate risks vary according to these zones. The report presents a framework for action based on a risk management approach at the socioecological zone level.

Climate change and water security in the Indo-Pacific region (PDF, 21MB)