By 2050, global demand for water is projected to increase by 30-50%, driven by Population growth, rising consumption and climate change. Already, more than 60% of the world live in areas where water supplies can’t sustainably meet demand. A new World Bank report examines the long-term effects of water scarcity and rainfall shocks on families, communities and economies and provides strategies for building resilience. #UnchartedWaters http://wrld.bg/rY3f30g3mUJ
Charting a New Path for Water’s Future
New World Bank report ‘Uncharted Waters – The New Economics of Water Scarcity and Variability’ shows how rainfall shocks hit farms, firms and families. This report reveals that because repeated droughts lead to misery in slow motion.
