One of the biggest threats to water security is an overabundance of complacency. If water is both available and accessible, people could be lulled into a false sense of security, leading to poor planning and waste. Water security means not only access and availability for all, but also responsibility: water managers and users contribute to the protection and conservation of water resources and associated ecosystems. SWP`s participatory and adaptive approach already provides comprehensive management solutions in 14 countries around the world. Together, we can ensure the availability, accessibility and sustainability of water, now and in the years to come. Find out how you can work with us here. The report defines water security to clarify agreement on the concept and facilitate progress on water security in international for a, including the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the United Nations Security Council. The resulting water insecurity hinders economic growth. [2] Research has shown that greater variability in precipitation (over one year and over several years) „is statistically associated with lower per capita incomes.” [39] Increased drinking water supply: Watershed management has saved New York City $5 billion in capital costs and $300 million per year, and storing Beijing`s drinking water in Miyun forests is worth $1.9 billion annually. Three main factors determine a society`s ability to maintain water security[2]: „In recent decades, definitions of security have gone beyond a limited focus on military risks and conflicts,” said Michel Jarraud, Chair of UN-Water and Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). Improving water security, for example through better management of water resources, is a key factor for sustainable development and poverty reduction.
[2] The most important factors that determine a society`s ability to maintain water security include: the hydrological environment, the socio-economic environment, and changes in the future environment (climate change). [1] Water security risks need to be managed at different spatial scales: from household to community, city, basin and region. [4]:11 Policymakers and water managers also need to think on different time scales and look to the coming months, years or decades to be resilient to local climate variability and extreme events (e.g. heavy rainfall or drought). [4]: 17, 25 Climate change affects the nature and severity of water-related risks in ways that vary from place to place. [8] Research suggests that the water security impacts of different groups in society should be taken into account when developing climate change adaptation strategies. [9]: 19–21 Many institutions are working to develop climate-resilient WASH services. [4]:27, 37 [10][11] Some consider IWRM to be complementary to water security because water security is a goal or goal while IWRM is the process necessary to achieve this goal. [1] Water security is the targeted objective of water policy and management.