Coastal and terrestrial water-sector interventions in developing countries: A protocol for a systematic review focused on climate change

Konci, Genta, Langer, Laurenz, Muller, Mike, Nduku, Promise, Pampolina, Jennifer, Prowse, Martin and Reumann, Andreas (2025) Coastal and terrestrial water-sector interventions in developing countries: A protocol for a systematic review focused on climate change. European Journal of Development Research. ISSN 0957-8811

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Abstract

The changing climate severely affects global water resources, threatening water security goals. However, our understanding of the impact of key interventions, particularly in coastal zones and certain types of terrestrial water projects, is limited. This review aims to systematically assess the effectiveness of coastal and terrestrial water-sector interventions at different scales in developing countries. The goal of this systematic review is to identify, assess and synthesize evidence on the effectiveness of eight intervention types: nature-based options, built infrastructure, technological options, informational/educational schemes, institutional interventions, financial/market mechanisms, social/ behavioural and coastal interventions conducted in non-Annex 1 countries as delineated in the Kyoto Protocol. The main outcome areas are adaptive capacity alongside mitigation co-benefits. A series of meta-analyses will be conducted for similar interventions and outcomes where effect sizes will be calculated. The results for selected intervention types will be reported whether significant or not. The evidence review contributes to the evidence base by deepening our understanding of the effectiveness of water-sector interventions and providing comprehensive evidence to guide project developers and policymakers in making informed decisions.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: adaptation,developing countries,mitigation,protocol,systematic review,water sector,geography, planning and development,development,sdg 13 - climate action ,/dk/atira/pure/subjectarea/asjc/3300/3305
Faculty \ School: Faculty of Social Sciences > School of Global Development (formerly School of International Development)
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Depositing User: LivePure Connector
Date Deposited: 29 Sep 2025 13:30
Last Modified: 02 Oct 2025 08:33
URI: https://ueaeprints.uea.ac.uk/id/eprint/100512
DOI: 10.1057/s41287-025-00715-7

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