From Scarcity to Sustainability: Unpacking the World's Water Security Crisis
Harvest time in Satoyama (YouTube link ) Table 1. List of countries classified as "water secure" Globally observable changes to freshwater ecosystems and hydrological regimes are caused by human activities . [1] Water demand from a growing population has redefined the natural landscape into agricultural and urban land. Global precipitation and temperature changes exacerbate the problem . The quantity and quality of freshwater are compromised. Protecting and restoring water-related ecosystems will mitigate and strengthen resilience to climate change. For instance, wetlands trap carbon from the atmosphere and protect coastal areas from storm surges and inland areas from both floods and droughts by retaining water. Water Security — Anson Mackay (YouTube link ) Water Security Levels A recent Global Water Security Report by the United Nations University assessed the water security of different coun...