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Action needed to prevent future conflict over the use and management of water in the Alpine region in times of climate change and growing demand

Key messages of the ForumAlpinum 2018 & the 7th Water Conference

The climatic changes and economic development expected for the future will alter the availability and demand for water in the Alpine region. This can lead to more competition or new conflicts in water use, both locally and across borders. This Policy Brief highlights the needs for political action and management options to avoid potential water conflicts in future.

Policy-Brief

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Reference: Proceedings of the ForumAlpinum 2018

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