by Polly Markandya | Aug 26, 2020
As the effects of man-made climate change become more pronounced, water shortages are becoming more common throughout Africa, with Southern Africa identified as a particular climate change hotspot. This report examines the challenges faced by Southern Water &...
by Polly Markandya | May 15, 2011
Climate change is happening, and the urban poor are extremely vulnerable to its impacts. Demand for water and sanitation services in low-income urban areas is likely to increase, while flooding and water shortages may become more frequent. This Practice Note outlines...
by Polly Markandya | May 15, 2011
Le changement climatique est une réalité à laquelle les communautés urbaines pauvres sont très vulnérables. Si la demande pour les services d’eau et d’assainissement augmenteront probablement, les inondations et les pénuries d’eau risquent de devenir plus fréquentes,...
by Polly Markandya | May 15, 2011
As alterações climáticas estão a acontecer e as populações mais desfavorecidas das zonas urbanas são muito vulneráveis aos seus impactos. É muito provável que a procura por serviços de abastecimento de água e de saneamento em áreas urbanas de baixo rendimento aumente...
by Polly Markandya | Aug 17, 2010
This report evaluates the impacts of climate change on water and sanitation technologies in the informal and peri-urban areas in Antananarivo and considers the potential adaptations required to mitigate the impacts. The vulnerabilities and adaptations were determined...
