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This chapter discusses how resilience-building strategies must be part of a broader sustainable development framework that empowers disadvantaged groups and improves people’s asset positions and access to quality basic service. The chapter then discusses the most appropriate framework for building resilience to climate change while managing water resources.
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Brears, R.C. (2018). Resilience and Water Resources Management. In: Brears, R. (eds) Climate Resilient Water Resources Management. Palgrave Studies in Climate Resilient Societies. Palgrave Pivot, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-78896-8_3
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