Climate Change Adaptation Measures Toolbox
This page provides a comprehensive and easy to use toolbox of possible adaptation measures. Please select one or more of the group filters below to obtain detailed information on the measures of interest.
Please find more information in the ICPDR Strategy on Adaptation to Climate Change.
Application of modern farming methods
Selection of proper drought-resistant crops, plant species and varieties
Runoff reduction by agronomic practices (No-tillage and cropping systems can reduce water runoff. Runoff, depending on soil characteristics, can also be delayed by tillage methods combined with plants having a high root density and lush surface cover)
Development of new complex agricultural water management programmes (combining irrigation, fishery and excess inland water management)
Application of modern farming methods, e.g. by including satellite data and modeling
Achieving optimal irrigation methods (e.g. correct timing)
Application of modern farming methods, e.g. by including soil moisture data
Modification of crop rotation according to the natural soil water regime (means an introduction of more “winter crops”)
Artificially recharge of groundwater
Artificially recharge of groundwater
Awareness raising, training and education of institutions
Improvement of institutional awareness of potential climate change related impacts on flood risk, for instance ensure that authorities responsible for climate change adaptation and flood risk management coordinate with river basin management
Encouraging the use of farming methods that are compatible with environmental protection, conservation of biodiversity, improved quality of water, soil and natural landscape in order to preserve and improve the condition of natural resources and of habitats
Awareness raising, training and education of the general public
Education and awareness raising
Raising public awareness of water-saving behaviour
