Water and Climate Change'If the Greenhouse-effect Gases are Responsible for Climate Change,Fresh Water is the First Victim'!Integrated and Sound Water Resources Management at the Level of River Basins is Obviously Essential Worldwide!

摘要

Global warming now seems to be unavoidable so adaptation of water management to climate change is urgently needed worldwide.Therefore quick action is required,for reducing costs and damage with regard to floods and droughts in particular.Integrated and sound water resources management at the level of river basins is obviously essential,based on integrated information systems,on management plans or master plans and on the development of Programs of Measures.Cooperation between riparian Countries should be strengthened for good management of transboundary rivers,lakes and aquifers with the participation of stakeholders and the civil society.