The availability and use of fresh water are critical for human health and for economic and
ecosystem stability. But the growing mismatch between human demands and natural …

Metrics of water scarcity and stress have evolved over the last three decades from simple
threshold indicators to holistic measures characterising human environments and freshwater …

People use lots of water for drinking, cooking and washing, but significantly more for
producing things such as food, paper and cotton clothes. The water footprint is an indicator …

Water demand is expected to continue rising to support growing population, particularly in
water-stressed countries and regions. Amid competitive water needs for agricultural …

In this review paper we focus on the dilemma of whether or not current fresh water supply
will meet the demand/needs of agricultural crops despite the continuing impact of water …

Looks at how water availability and demand will evolve over the next three decades.
Examines how water-and food-related policies will affect global, regional, and local water …

Many individuals and organisations have asked the Water Footprint Network for a manual
that contains a complete, consistent and up-to-date overview of the method of water footprint …

People use lots of water for drinking, cooking and washing, but significantly more for
producing things such as food, paper and cotton clothes. The water footprint is an indicator …

Irrigated agriculture has had an enormous influence on food security, water security and
human well-being. Water footprint (how much water is used), water scarcity (how scarce …

This study quantifies the external water footprint of the Netherlands by partner country and
import product and assesses the impact of this footprint by contrasting the geographically …