The implications of climate change, while recognized in 1992, have really come to the fore in the past decade. As water is the principle medium through which climate change expresses itself, adaptation to climate change – and the need to build resilience – is increasingly being approached through water management initiatives. Food security is critically dependent on the adequate quantity and quality of water supply – it has become of paramount importance in many less developed countries of the world. Energy supply is also recognized as of fundamental importance to economic and social development – the supply of energy from several sources is intimately linked to water availability. Water, energy and food.
