<br/><br/>This is a Technical Paper of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change prepared in response to a decision of the Panel. The material herein has undergone expert and government review, but has not been considered by the Panel for possible acceptance or approval.<br/>Contents<br/>1. Introduction to climate change and water<br/>2. Observed and projected changes in climate as they relate to water<br/>3. Linking climate change and water resources: impacts and responses<br/>4. Climate change and water resources in systems and sectors<br/>5. Analysing regional aspects of climate change and water resources<br/>6. Climate change mitigation measures and water<br/>7. Implications for policy and sustainable development<br/>8. Gaps in knowledge and suggestions for further work