The potential impacts of climate change on water supply in Johannesburg
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2010-09-15
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Matuszewska, Ewa
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Abstract
Climate change is a global issue that is not yet entirely understood and
acknowledged by all individuals. Climate change has a variety of impacts that
affect every corner of the world and every aspect of life. Water supply is one of
the aspects that is currently (and will be, in the future) altered by climate change.
The purpose of this research report is to examine, utilise and select the existing
information on climate change worldwide, and consequently to use this
information to predict the potential impacts of climate change on water supply in
the city of Johannesburg.
This report utilises predominantly secondary, existing and accessible information
on existing and projected future climate changes. The method employed, firstly
included selecting and providing information on worldwide climate change, and
secondly, focusing to narrow down and apply the research to the case study.
The research report concludes that water supply in Johannesburg will be
influenced by a variety of factors, which in turn, will be affected by climate
change. Climate change is therefore a global issue that needs to be incorporated
in the design and planning of any future human settlements