Author(s): Carlos O. Galvao; Erica C. M. Machado; Elpida Kolokytha; Haris Skoulikaris
Linked Author(s): Elpida Kolokytha
Keywords: Irrigation; Multi-objective optimization; Water allocation
Abstract: Reservoir management usually considers short-to medium-term operation horizons. However, climate change and other longer term societal changes pose a challenge for planning water utilization from reservoirs. The key aspect is how to incentive behaviour change towards gradual adaptation. We propose an evolutionary approach to model adaptation, considering the Water Footprint as the main criterion for driving adaptation in long-term. The approach is tested in a case in Brazil, revealing promising preliminary results.
Year: 2018