Climate Change & Water Resources

Drought-stricken landscape in Kabaw, Nafusa Mountains, Libya

Learning Outcomes

After completing this module, learners will be able to:

Explain how climate change affects water availability and quality in Libya.
Identify key adaptation and resilience strategies within IWRM.
Recognize how gender and youth inclusion enhance climate response.
Propose local drought risk reduction (DRR) measures.

Overview

Libya’s arid climate and dependence on non-renewable groundwater make it one of the most water-stressed countries in the world. Climate change is magnifying these vulnerabilities, with rising temperatures, increasing evaporation, and less predictable rainfall. Communities, especially those in agriculture, oases, and coastal areas, face growing risks to their livelihoods and food security.

Lesson 1: Climate Change Impacts on Water Resources in Libya

This lesson examines how climate change is affecting Libya’s water resources, including reduced rainfall, groundwater stress, declining water quality, and challenges for agriculture.

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Lesson 2: Adaptation and Resilience Strategies in IWRM

This lesson explores strategies for building resilience in Libya’s water management, focusing on efficient use, innovative supply solutions, and stronger institutional coordination.

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Lesson 3: Drought Risk Reduction Approaches in Libya

This lesson covers drought risk reduction in Libya, highlighting strategies to assess, prepare for, mitigate, respond to, and recover from recurring droughts.

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Lesson 4: Gender & Youth Inclusion in Climate-Resilient Water Management

This lesson emphasizes the importance of including women and youth in climate-resilient water management to foster innovation, participation, and sustainable practices.

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Quiz: Climate Change & Water Resources

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