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http://dx.doi.org/10.17663/JWR.2019.21.4.354

Development of Climate Change Adaptation Plan for Kurunegala City, Sri Lanka  

Reyes, Nash Jett DG. (Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Kongju National University)
Cho, Hanna (Korea Adaptation Center for Climate Change, Korea Environment Institute)
Geronimo, Franz Kevin F. (Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Kongju National University)
Jeon, Minsu (Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Kongju National University)
Kim, Leehyung (Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Kongju National University)
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Journal of Wetlands Research / v.21, no.4, 2019 , pp. 354-364 More about this Journal
Abstract
Sri Lanka is an island nation susceptible to climate-related disasters and extreme weather events. Kurunegala City is the developing capital city of the North-Western Province of Sri Lanka. Changes in rainfall patterns and a steadily increasing annual average temperature amounting to 0.69±0.37℃ were observed in the city area. Generally, urban areas are at risk due to the lack of climate change adaptation provisions incorporated in the development plans. This study was conducted to investigate the characteristics of Krunegala City, Sri Lanka and develop an appropriate climate change adaptation plan for the city. Site investigation and qualitative risk assessment were conducted to devise a plan relevant to the climate change adaptation needs of the city. Qualitative risk analyses revealed that drinking water, water resources, and health and infrastructure risks were among the major concerns in Kurunegala City. Low impact development (LID) technologies were found to be applicable to induce non-point source pollutant reduction, relieve urban heat island phenomenon, and promote sound water circulation systems. These technologies can be effective means of alleviating water shortage and reducing urban temperature. The measures and strategies presented in this study can serve as reference for developing climate change adaptation plans in areas experiencing similar adverse effects of climate change.
Keywords
Climate change adaptation; LID; Sri Lanka; water circulation;
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