Climate Change and Agricultural Water Management in Developing Countries

Climate Change and Agricultural Water Management in Developing Countries
Author: Chu T Hoanh
Publisher: CABI
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2015-12-15
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1780643667

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The book provides an analysis of impacts of climate change on water for agriculture, and the adaptation strategies in water management to deal with these impacts. Chapters include an assessment at global level, with details on impacts in various countries. Adaptation measures including groundwater management, water storage, small and large scale irrigation to support agriculture and aquaculture are presented. Agricultural implications of sea level rise, as a subsequent impact of climate change, are also examined.