Most adaptive water management approaches in CSA centre around extending the water supply side, including large infrastructure projects. However, 'hard path' interventions are now strongly contested because negative effects exacerbate local water conflicts , potentially leading to increasing water demand, vulnerabilities and water shortage risks , thereby limiting adaptive capacity  . More integrated approaches focus on multiple uses of water storage with shared stakeholder vision, responsibilities, rights and costs, as well as risks and benefits, and often integrating water and risk management . In this chapter, a feasibility assessment was carried out for six major dimensions of multi-use water storage for the entire CSA . While geophysical and economic aspects allow for the implementation of water storage projects under a multi-use approach, the institutional, social and environmental dimensions pose a major barrier . Further demand- oriented approaches focus on incentives for the reduction of water use through changes in people's habits, efficiency increase and smart water management . These are promoted in some regions, such as in CA and NWS , to foster a sustainable water culture .
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