The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Fourth Assessment Report concludes that climate change is becoming a present reality as warming of the climate system has become unequivocal (IPCC 2007). All general circulation models (GCMs) predict an enhanced hydrological cycle and an increase in area-averaged annual mean rainfall in Asia. Th is is expected to exacerbate pressure on the regions natural resources that are already under severe stress from rising population. Developing countries will be most vulnerable, as they have limited resources and capacity to adapt to the eff ects of climate change.
Publication year
2010
Authors
Cruz R V O; Pulhin J M; Pulhin F B; Lasco R D
Language
English
Keywords
adaptation, climatology, watershed management, vulnerability, watershed
Geographic
Philippines
