Agricultural productivity in South Africa is threatened by the increasing water scarcity as the country is ranked among the thirty driest countries in the world. The challenge is exacerbated by population growth
Mnisi is of the view that water scarcity in South Africa is, to a large extent, attributable to physical causes, exacerbated by the impact of global climate change, climate variability and increasing demand on available water resources. She said the root causes are not exclusively limited to phy...
importance. Given that many Asian countries are grappling with water scarcity issues, improving agricultural conditions in these regions becomes crucial7,8,9. The adoption of new and environmentally friendly technologies in agriculture, such as efficient water management, drip irrigation systems, and low...
Mobility routes are extremely variable, depending on the health conditions of livestock, pasture, and water resource availability and distribution. During exceptional droughts, water scarcity is a major limiting factor for humans and livestock. Horticulture becomes impracticable, and grass vegetation in ...
(2018). The northern regions of Ghana (including the savannah region) are particularly susceptible to water scarcity, often facing prolonged dry spells and insufficient water resources Adonadaga et al. (2022). This issue is exacerbated during the dry seasons, impacting the lives of its residents ...
Rapid industrialization, urbanization, and agricultural demands have exacerbated the water scarcity issue in this region. In contrast, southern China is endowed with plentiful water resources, thanks to major rivers like the Yangtze. To address the imbalance between water supply and demand, the Chinese...
Increase safe water access for communitiesthat face water insecurity, including scarcity and unsafe water sources. PepsiCo is acutely aware of the critical role water plays in the food system, and it is our vision that wherever we operate, water resources will be in a better state because of ...
According to the World Bank, water scarcity could cost some regions up to 6 percent of their GDP over the next 30 years. It is also set to be a major driving force behind migration, increased food prices, and possible conflict. The United Nations echoes these concerns. In its World Water...
Singapore is an island with over 4 million inhabitants. Singapore signed a 50 year water supply contract from English worries Water scarcity problems in the south east of England, where approximately 25% of the population resides, have been exacerbated by population increases in the area. Resources...
Water resources sustainability in High Mountain Asia (HMA) surrounding the Tibetan Plateau (TP)—known as Asia’s water tower—has triggered widespread concerns because HMA protects millions of people against water stress1,2. However, the mechanisms behi