Confronting South Africa’s water challenge
The report discusses South Africa's growing water supply-demand gap and potential solutions.
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| Quick Facts | |
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| Report location: | source |
| Language: | English |
| Publisher: | McKinsey & Company |
| Authors: | Marc Van Olst, Martin Stuchtey, Guilio Boccaletti, Guilio Boccaletti, Martin Stuchtey, Marc Van Olst |
| Time horizon: | 2030 |
| Geographic focus: | South Africa |
Methods
The research method involved a microeconomic analysis of various technical measures to close the projected gap between water supply and demand. This included developing a basin-level optimization cost curve, which assessed the cost and potential of 50 measures across 19 water-management areas and 12 different crops. The analysis considered the additional water availability and the unit cost for each measure.
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Key Insights
South Africa is facing a critical water challenge due to a growing demand-supply gap, influenced by agricultural, industrial, and urban needs. The report by the 2030 Water Resources Group, supported by McKinsey, outlines the complexity of the issue, exacerbated by climate change, and proposes a range of cost-effective solutions. These solutions include technical improvements to increase supply and enhance productivity, as well as economic adjustments to reduce water withdrawals. The report emphasizes the need for localized strategies to address the specific needs of different regions and sectors within South Africa.
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Additional Viewpoints
Categories: 2030 time horizon | 2030s time horizon | English publication language | South Africa geographic scope | agricultural demand | climate change | cost-effective solutions | economic trade-offs | foresight | industrial demand | regional strategies | south africa | supply-demand gap | technical improvements | urban demand | water | water scarcity