This sub-theme will focus on two questions: “how will climate change affect the water cycle” and “what are the key mitigation and adaptation strategies for reducing the environmental risks”. Considering the impact of climate change on quality of life, health and food security, the sub-theme will consider the following topics:

• Adaptation and mitigation measures under severity conditions
• Adaptation to CC impact on water, environment and ecosystems
• Adaptation to CC impacts on agriculture and crop production
• Flood and drought risk management
• Sea level rise and integrated coastal zone management
• Vulnerability of arid regions to CC