Global water issues
Global water issues vary significantly from country to country. The availability of water resources is heavily dependant on climate, geography and population.
This key concept addresses a range of global water issues including:
- Impacts of climate change on water availability and weather patterns
- Influence of location (climate, geography and population) on water availability (rainfall, floods and drought)
- Impacts of water stress (both drought and flood) on health and wellbeing of societies
- Statistics on significant water bodies, waterways and water use around the globe
Key concepts
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Managing water
- Human water use, activities and perceptions
- Water use by business
- Water supply and infrastructure
- Catchment and water quality
management - Water conservation
- Water and government