The potential impacts of climate change on water supply in Johannesburg

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