Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Pollution Studies ISSN: 3107-8419 (Online)

Authors:Harish Rawat, Brijesh Kumar

Abstract:Climate change has emerged as one of the most significant challenges of the 21st century, profoundly affecting various environmental systems, including water resources. The impacts of climate change on water resources are complex and varied, with potential consequences for ecosystems, human societies, and economies. This paper aims to investigate the vulnerability of water resources to climate change, assess potential impacts, and propose adaptation strategies to ensure sustainable water management in the face of changing climatic conditions.

Keywords-Climate Change, Water Resources, Vulnerability Assessment, Adaptation Strategies, Hydrological Changes, Groundwater Resources, Glacier Retreat, Floods and Droughts, Water Quality, Ecosystems, Agriculture and Food Security, Urban Water Management, Sea-Level Rise and Salinization, Integrated Water Resource Management (IWRM), Rainwater Harvesting, Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR), Desalination, Policy and Governance, Research and Monitoring, Case Studies.