EQ3 Water stress and economic development Flashcards
What is essential for economic development?
A supply of fresh clean water
Energy production, agriculture, and most manufacturing industries all require significant amounts of water.
By what rate has water use been increasing worldwide since the 1980s?
About 1% per year
What factors drive the increase in global water use?
Population growth, socio-economic development, and changing consumption patterns
What is the expected trend for global water demand until 2050?
It is expected to continue increasing at a similar rate
What sectors are primarily driving the rising demand for water?
Industrial and domestic sectors
How many people live in countries experiencing high water stress?
Over 2 billion
How many people experience severe water scarcity during at least one month of the year?
About 4 billion
True or False: Stress levels related to water availability are expected to decrease in the future.
False
What will contribute to the increasing stress levels on water resources?
Growing demand for water and the effects of climate change
