How water is managed is emerging as one of the core challenges of sustainable development and earth system governance ( Pahl-Wostl, Gupta, & Petry, 2008a ; Biermann et al., 2009 ). Floods and droughts already have a huge impact on human development and well-being. Adaptation to existing climate...

In Thailand, as in many other developing countries, a significant and coherent policy response to the challenges posed by climate change is just beginning to emerge. The initial emphasis was on meeting international reporting obligations and building a better understanding of the issues ( OEPP,...