Water resources systems provide multiple services and, if managed properly, can contribute significantly to social well-being and economic growth. However, extreme or unexpected hydroclimatic conditions, such as droughts and floods, can adversely affect or even completely interrupt these services. This manual seeks to provide knowledge, resources and techniques for water resources professionals to manage the risks and opportunities arising from hydroclimatic variability and change.
Introduction; Water resources analysis and management; Climate variability and hydrologic predictability; Climate predictability and forecasts; Climate risk management in the water sector; Techniques for using climate information in planning and operations.
