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WATER FOR A SUSTAINABLE WORLD

The United Nations World Water Development Report 2015

Water is at the core of sustainable development. Water resources, and the range of services they provide, underpin poverty reduction, economic growth and environmental sustainability. From food and energy security to human and environmental health, water contributes to improvements in social wellbeing and inclusive growth, affecting the livelihoods of billions.

WATER FOR A SUSTAINABLE WORLD

Pages: 8

Categories

  • Development
  • Hydrology, Limnology, Glaciology
  • Water resource management