How to address environmental and social challenges in water management
A study carried out by researchers from Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM) and Universidad Complutense de Madrid (UCM) suggests alternatives of adaptation to climate change of rice production in the wetlands of Doñana (Spain).
Climate change is a global challenge with increasing consequences at local levels. According to a study published in Water Resources Management, the accelerated state of climate change is already affecting the rice production and the natural ecosystem in the wetlands of Doñana and the availability of water for the agriculture in this zone.
The aim of this research, carried out by experts from UPM and UCM, was to identify flexible options of adaptation to the local environmental, social and political context using a combination of quantitative and qualitative methodologies including the active participation of diverse groups of interests.
