Water insecurity

Question 1

Define ‘water security’.

Answer 1

The reliable availability of an acceptable quantity and quality of water for health, livelihood and productions.

Question 2

Define ‘water insecurity’.

Answer 2

The lack of a reliable source of water of appropriate quality and quantity to meet the needs of the local human population and environment.

Question 3

Define ‘climate change’.

Answer 3

A long term shift in global or regional climate pattern.