Adaptive Governance and Water Security in the Context of Climate Change in the Semi-Arid

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to analyze whether the management of water resources in the state of RN meets the requirements of adaptive governance in order to enable adaptation processes to the possible impacts of climate change in semi-arid regions. To do so, the work follows the guidelines of a qualitative, exploratory and descriptive approach using a set of research instruments: bibliographic survey, case study, structured interviews and content analysis. The results show that the management of water resources in RN presents a series of challenges and obstacles to configure itself in a climate adaptive governance perspective. In summary, it is concluded that the management of water resources in the state of RN still does not meet the requirements of a robust adaptive governance capable of operating responses to the risks of climate change and ensuring water security. Keywords: Climate Change. Adaptation. Management of Water Resources. Sustainability. Brazilian Semi-arid.