1. Thoughts on Climate Change and Water Research and Development Dhesigen Naidoo

2. Are we looking at the next wave to succeed ICT, Biotechnology or Nanotech? Or are we looking at a potential economic revolution? Re-imagining the Clim Change Challenge

3. Are we looking at the next wave to succeed ICT, Biotechnology or Nanotech? Or are we looking at a potential economic revolution? I think that we should consider the possibility of a Low-Carbon economy introducing a revolution last seen when sail ships and horse-drawn carriages were overtaken by steamships and motorised vehicles. Re-imagining the Clim Change Challenge

4. Considering the Scenarios 9-Sep-15File name 4

5. Seeking International Competitiveness Surviving Climate Change High Levels of CC S&T Low Levels of CC S&T SA – an International Climate Change Luddite

6. Seeking International Competitiveness Surviving Climate Change High Levels of CC S&T Low Levels of CC S&T SA – an International Climate Change Luddite SA’s Climate Change Dependent on Imported Knowledge, S&T

7. Seeking International Competitiveness Surviving Climate Change High Levels of CC S&T Low Levels of CC S&T SA – an International Climate Change Luddite SA’s Climate Change Dependent on Imported Knowledge, S&T Limited ability to Use SA’s Potential- ’CC Chasm’

8. Seeking International Competitiveness Surviving Climate Change High Levels of CC S&T Low Levels of CC S&T SA – an International Climate Change Luddite SA’s Climate Change Dependent on Imported Knowledge, S&T Successful Climate Change with Global Leadership Potential Limited ability to Use SA’s Potential- ’CC Chasm’

9. Measuring our Current Research Performance 9-Sep-15File name 9

10. Environmental Fields Ecology, Engineering environmental, Environmental sciences, Environmental studies, Meteorology and atmospheric sciences Public environmental and occupational health Water resources CC proxy -Environmental Research

11. Environmental Research in SA

12. Climate Change R&D, Naidoo and Pouris 2011

13. Confronting the global water crisis through research, Elsevier 2011

14. The task looks daunting 9-Sep-15File name 14

15. Any animal can be tamed with the right attitude 9-Sep-15File name 15

16. THE SOUTH AFRICAN WATER CHALLENGE 9-Sep-15File name 16

17. Climate change impacts on water Infrastructure http://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/small-farmers- face-ruin-after-floods-1.1016448 http://www.timeslive.co.za/local/article865564.ece/SA-flood- death-toll-rises-to-70  Floods  Flash floods-destruction of infrastructure (e.g. dams).  Floods lead to loss of lives, livelihood(farmers), & property.  Contamination of drinking water supply systems (chemical and biological). 17 Climate Change White Paper _Nov 2011

18. Infrastructure & Water Floods-Contamination of water infrastructure Overflow of combined systems (storm-water and sewage system) Microbiologically induced corrosion (MIC) of water infrastructures Climate Change White Paper _Nov 2011 18 This pipe has been corroded due to microbes (Sulphur-Reducing –Bacteria (SRB)

19. Water Conservation & Demand Management Flagship Programme Mainstream water conservation & demand management across all sectors Use regulatory and support drive water use efficiency and responsible use behavior The programme should be a near term strategy Climate Change White Paper _Nov 2011 19

20. Climate Change White Paper _Nov 2011 20

21. Working Wetlands: Biodiversity Conservation Climate Change White Paper _Nov 2011 After: Guy Preston, 2008 21

22. Exploring the Options  The water strategy to support the National and SADC Climate Change Response Strategies.  Global alliance to engage water in COP-17 and beyond.  Examining new platforms for the global water action plan eg. IP Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services.  Starting on the fringes in Durban. 9-Sep-15File name 22

23. We do this one bite at a time 9-Sep-15File name 23