Abstract: “The Earths temperature has increased in recent decades leading to changing of climate. The adverse effects of climate change on natural systems have also become evident since the mid of the twentieth century. Water resources are mainly affected by climate change, particularly in the central part of Myanmar that faced with water shortage. The objective of the research is to study climate change adaptation on water resource management at the Pakokku Township, Magway Region, Myanmar. The four villages, namely Shin Ma Kan, Pan Tine Chone, Paung Laung Kan and Kyee were selected as the study areas because of their strong drought and water shortage in the dry season for decades. The 61 respondents were selected by using a purposive sampling method. An in-depth interview using a set of semi-structured questionnaires was conducted to obtain relevant data. Data obtained were analyzed using descriptive and content analysis. The study found that 98% of the respondents knew about changing of climat”

Keywords: Climate change adaptation, Water resource management, Pakokku Township, Myanma