Assessing and communicating climate change uncertainties : case of the Rhine basin

S.C. van Pelt

doi:10.18174/288792

Assessing and communicating climate change uncertainties : case of the Rhine basin

S.C. van Pelt

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Abstract

The main aim of this thesis is to analyse the climate change uncertainties that are important to take into account for long term water management and to explore the communication of these uncertainties. The study design combines natural and social scientific theories and methods and consists of three different elements: 1) an assessment of the dominant uncertainty for changes in mean and extreme precipitation over the Rhine basin; 2) an assessment of the impact of the main uncertainties on changes in flood risk and associated damage in the Rhine basin and 3) an exploration of the use of simulation gaming to communicate about climate change uncertainties to water managers.

Original language	English
Qualification	Doctor of Philosophy
Awarding Institution	Wageningen University
Supervisors/Advisors	Kabat, Pavel, Promotor Arts, Bas, Promotor van den Hurk, B.J.J.M., Promotor, External person
Award date	27 Jan 2014
Place of Publication	Wageningen
Publisher	Wageningen University
Print ISBNs	9789461738332
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.18174/288792
Publication status	Published - 27 Jan 2014

Keywords

water management
climatic change
uncertainty
communication
risk management
simulation models
precipitation
flood control
risk assessment
watersheds
river rhine

UN SDGs

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Dealing with scientific uncertainties in climate change adaptation strategies
van Pelt, S. (PhD candidate), Arts, B. (Promotor) & Kabat, P. (Promotor)
1/03/09 → 27/01/14
Project: PhD

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Assessing and communicating climate change uncertainties : case of the Rhine basin

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