Objectives of this project include: (1) identification of the strengths and weaknesses in current climate prediction tools from a water resource management perspective; (2) assessment of the potential for improvement, or improved use, of climate prediction tools through incorporation of newly-gained local and international knowledge of climate variability; (3) identification of crucial knowledge gaps; (4) demonstration of use of improved climate prediction tools for water resource management and transfer of knowledge; (5) identification of longer-term research, capacity-building and/or educati

The project aims to support small-scale farmers in the project area in their efforts to adapt their farming practices to anticipated climate change and to enhance their incomes. It also aims to inform policy makers and implementers (at all levels of government), land users, scientists and development facilitators of the causes and impacts of climate change, and of appropriate adaptation measures.