Water

The document identifies seven key principles for water adaptation: gender, equity, and social justice; inclusion of Indigenous and local knowledge; participative and bottom-up engagement; access to appropriate technologies; adequate finance; effective water governance; and strong political support. It emphasizes that climate change impacts are primarily experienced through the water cycle, manifesting as more frequent and intense droughts, storms, and flooding, which threaten health, food security, and political stability.

• Climate change impacts are primarily felt through the water cycle, leading to increased frequency and intensity of storms, droughts, and coastal and urban flooding, which negatively affect political stability, food security, and health.
• Effective water adaptation requires a focus on equity and justice, as adaptive capacity is influenced by factors such as race, gender, age, class, education level, and physical ability. This includes the necessity of gender inclusivity and the integration of local and Indigenous knowledge to create context-specific solutions.
• Water adaptation failures are often attributed to regulatory and policy failures rather than a lack of scientific evidence. While water receives significant adaptation funding, these investments often prioritize financial returns over the needs of the poor.

APA

World Resources Institute (n.d.). Water. https://files.wri.org/d8/s3fs-public/2022-05/aac-water-infographic.pdf

Chicago

World Resources Institute. Water. n.d. https://files.wri.org/d8/s3fs-public/2022-05/aac-water-infographic.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{worldresourcesinstitutendwater, author = {{World Resources Institute}}, title = {{Water}}, institution = {World Resources Institute}, url = {https://files.wri.org/d8/s3fs-public/2022-05/aac-water-infographic.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }