Adaptive capacity and water governance in the Keiskamma River Catchment, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa

摘要: South Africa, being a semi-arid country, faces water resource constraints. The projected impacts of climate change in the Keiskamma River Catchment, Eastern Cape Province, are, for example, changes rainfall with effects on streamflow, salt water intrusion, decreasing quality due to runoff and erosion, droughts. This paper uses an existing framework, the Adaptive Capacity Wheel (ACW), complemented by two additional dimensions: adaptation motivation adaptation belief. objectives were, first, assess the adaptive capacity governance study region, and, second, to show how ACW can be used as approach communication tool stakeholders identify strengths and weaknesses. Based this, recommendations drawn that could help experts future. The results depict ‘medium’ score capacity. However, it is important look closely at each dimension assessed by ACW. key are: overcome implementation gap, ensure better coordination across and within governmental levels; raise awareness, skill among decision makers public; increase the political will barriers. Keywords : capacity, adaptation, water governance