This, in itself, will result in the need for the energy sector to adapt to changes in energy demand. Many energy utility companies have adopted strategies to manage their ongoing operations to adapt to climate variability. On more of a practical level, another possibility is to reduce investment in companies that contribute to greenhouse emissions. The industry is also lobbying for tighter building codes that improve energy efficiency. Recreation and Tourism Recreationists can adapt to climatic variability and change by traveling to alternative locations with more favourable conditions, reducing participation when conditions are unfavourable, or ceasing to participate in their usual activities.
People also can undertake new activities or increase their involvement in other activities.
These reservoirs capture spring runoff for delivery during times of drought and reduce flooding during times of peak flows. Most of these reservoirs serve multiple objectives, such as for irrigation, power production, recreation, flood protection to downstream communities, and transfering water between drainage basins. Many rural areas rely on groundwater supplies, either entirely or as a supplement to surface water supplies. Regional water distribution systems are also becoming a common adaptation strategy. Formal water management policies and legislation exist for international, interprovincial and provincial-territorial river systems which specify how much water can be used within each jurisdiction.