Uncertainty, Risk and Possible Futures of Global Water Systems

The report explores future global water scenarios up to 2050, considering various drivers like climate change and technology.

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The research method involved a four-phase approach: 1) Review and analysis of principal drivers, 2) Review of drivers by a Scenario Development Group and country representatives to outline scenarios, 3) Development of scenarios for selected basins and countries, and 4) Dissemination, outreach, and training to inform decision-making.

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The United Nations World Water Assessment Programme report presents a project aimed at developing new global water scenarios up to the year 2050. It highlights the need to update existing scenarios with additional driving forces such as climate change, globalization, and security issues. The report outlines a four-phase approach: reviewing principal drivers, developing scenarios through qualitative and quantitative analysis, applying these scenarios to specific regions, and disseminating findings to inform decision-making. It emphasizes the importance of agriculture, technology, economy, security, and ethics in shaping future water systems. The report also discusses the probability and importance of various factors affecting water use and availability, such as agricultural water withdrawals, deforestation rates, untreated wastewater use, water productivity, and technological advancements in water conservation and desalination.

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Categories: 2050 time horizon | 2050s time horizon | English publication language | Global geographic scope | agriculture | climate change | demography | economy | ethics | forecasting | globalization | governance | infrastructure | scenarios | security | technology | water