Adapting to Climate Change

Strengthening the Climate Resilience of Water Sector Infrastructure in Khulna, Bangladesh

Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Technology, Engineering, Environmental, Science, Earth Sciences
Cover of the book Adapting to Climate Change by Asian Development Bank, Asian Development Bank
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Asian Development Bank ISBN: 9789290922728
Publisher: Asian Development Bank Publication: March 1, 2011
Imprint: Asian Development Bank Language: English
Author: Asian Development Bank
ISBN: 9789290922728
Publisher: Asian Development Bank
Publication: March 1, 2011
Imprint: Asian Development Bank
Language: English

Climate change and the resulting rise in sea level would affect water sector infrastructure, such as surface water supply and urban drainage systems. The climate resilience of such infrastructure should then be made more climate-resilient to optimize its expected benefits. This publication provides a specific example of assessing the impacts of climate change on the water sector infrastructure in Khulna, Bangladesh, by developing the climate change and socioeconomic development scenarios for 2030 and 2050, and running mathematical models to obtain the level of salinity in river water---where the proposed intake for water supply is located---and the extent of waterlogging in the city. The study then identifies and makes a financial evaluation on adaptation options to cope with the impacts. While various uncertainties still remain, the proposed investments would be made more climate-resilient by incorporating adaptation options into the project design.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Climate change and the resulting rise in sea level would affect water sector infrastructure, such as surface water supply and urban drainage systems. The climate resilience of such infrastructure should then be made more climate-resilient to optimize its expected benefits. This publication provides a specific example of assessing the impacts of climate change on the water sector infrastructure in Khulna, Bangladesh, by developing the climate change and socioeconomic development scenarios for 2030 and 2050, and running mathematical models to obtain the level of salinity in river water---where the proposed intake for water supply is located---and the extent of waterlogging in the city. The study then identifies and makes a financial evaluation on adaptation options to cope with the impacts. While various uncertainties still remain, the proposed investments would be made more climate-resilient by incorporating adaptation options into the project design.

More books from Asian Development Bank

Cover of the book The Revised Social Protection Index by Asian Development Bank
Cover of the book Cross-border Contract Farming Arrangement by Asian Development Bank
Cover of the book Strategic Framework and Action Plan for Human Resource Development in the Greater Mekong Subregion (2013–2017) by Asian Development Bank
Cover of the book Identity for Development in Asia and the Pacific by Asian Development Bank
Cover of the book Global Crisis, Remittances, and Poverty in Asia by Asian Development Bank
Cover of the book Bangladesh Quarterly Economic Update by Asian Development Bank
Cover of the book Asian Development Outlook 2010 Update by Asian Development Bank
Cover of the book 2011 Public Communications Policy (PCP) of the Asian Development Bank by Asian Development Bank
Cover of the book Flood Risk Management in the People's Republic of China by Asian Development Bank
Cover of the book Global and Regional Development and Impact of Biofuels by Asian Development Bank
Cover of the book The Quiet Revolution in Staple Food Value Chains by Asian Development Bank
Cover of the book The Issues and Challenges of Reducing Non-Revenue Water by Asian Development Bank
Cover of the book Asian Economic Integration Report 2016 by Asian Development Bank
Cover of the book Experts’ Roundtable Meeting on Assessing Fragility for a Differentiated Approach in Dealing with Fragile and Conflict-Affected Situations by Asian Development Bank
Cover of the book CAREC Road Safety Engineering Manual 1 by Asian Development Bank
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy