This collection looks at the issue from the point of view of developing countries and asks . . . What are the likely consequences for water security in the developing world? And how can policymakers, water managers and local communities prepare for the challenges ahead?

The articles bring together a group of global experts that:

* explain the links between climate change and water security;
* assess the certainty of water scarcity predictions and identify key knowledge gaps;
* highlight key cases of successful water management in the field; and
* provide practical advice to policymakers on the ground.

You can read SciDev.Net’s new spotlight on water security & climate change here: http://www.scidev.net/en/agriculture-and-environment/water-security-climate-change