Abstract:
Water scarcity is a paramount concern that affects growth and sustainable development. It parallels the climate change effects in terms of space and scale. Both these intertwined concerns are challenging human security and crossing the boundaries of nations. Water crisis and its impacts are unambiguously noticeable at the local, regional, national and transboundary levels. Water insecurity threatens peace not only by accelerating existing conflicts, but also by creating the risk of new conflicts. It is closely linked to food security and economic growth prospects at all these four different levels. To be precise, water scarcity makes development inequitable and unsustainable.....
