The Impact of Climate Change of the Water Sector in the Caribbean
This study analyzes the projected impact of climate change on the water sector in nine Caribbean countries, forecasting significant changes in water demand and supply, and suggesting adaptation strategies.
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| Report location: | source |
| Language: | English |
| Publisher: | Economic Commission for Latin America |
| Publication date: | May 20, 2021 |
| Authors: | Not Specified |
| Time horizon: | 2100 |
| Geographic focus: | Carribean, Aruba, Barbados, Dominican Republic, Guyana, Montserrat, Jamaica, Netherlands, Antilles, Saint Lucia, Trinidad And Tobago, Caribbean, Aruba, Barbados, Dominican Republic, Guyana, Jamaica, Montserrat, Netherlands Antilles, Saint Lucia, Trinidad And Tobago |
| Page count: | 36 |
Methods
The research method involved econometric analysis using a Random Effects model to estimate water demand by sector, considering GDP, population, temperature, and rainfall. Forecasts for non-climate variables were made, and the IPCC's A2 and B2 scenarios were used for future climate projections.
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Key Insights
The research examines the effects of climate change on water resources in the Caribbean, predicting increased water demand, potential shortages, and the need for adaptation measures in the agricultural and residential sectors, as well as in water utilities.
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Additional Viewpoints
Categories: 2021 publication year | 2100 time horizon | 2100s time horizon | Aruba geographic scope | Barbados geographic scope | Caribbean geographic scope | Dominican Republic geographic scope | English publication language | Guyana geographic scope | Jamaica geographic scope | Montserrat geographic scope | Netherlands Antilles geographic scope | Saint Lucia geographic scope | Trinidad and Tobago geographic scope | adaptation | agriculture | climate change | desalination | freshwater | industrial sector | mitigation residential sector | sea-level rise | tourism | | water | water demand