Introduction; World Water Day; 22 March 2020
The impact of climate change is felt throughout the water cycle The increasing severity and frequency of droughts and floods – Has a detrimental effect on people’s livelihoods and well-being Demand for water is set to increase by 55% by 2050 – By which time around 40% of the world’s population are projected to be living in water-stressed river basins. Strong action on water must go hand in hand …. – …. with strong action on climate change. Building a better water and climate future requires collective efforts – that go beyond specific policy communities or individual countries’ actions We must join forces, now Statement from the Secretary-General of the OECD, Angel Gurría
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