Both ecosystems and human societies acknowledge the importance of water. The impact of human activities on both land and water have become more apparent due to various global changes. These include climate change, urbanization, socioeconomic development, and population growth. Although it is widely believed that securing water security is the key to sustainable development, studies on its evolution and various environmental factors are still in their early stages of development. This study aims to provide an overview of the concept. This concept aims to provide all people with safe water. It goes beyond merely providing adequate supplies to every person in the world, and it also aims to ensure healthy and productive lives. Despite the technological advancements being made in the water resource management industry, the lackadaisical approach to addressing the various challenges associated with water security continues to be a major issue globally. This study will help to overview of the various facets of the water security concept and its evolution in developing countries due to the environmental changes that have occurred. It also explores the multiple sustainable methods that can be used to address these issues.
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Water Security and Environmental Impact Assessment: A Study for Developing Economies
Published:
03 April 2023
by MDPI
in The 7th International Electronic Conference on Water Sciences
session Water Ecosystems and Environmental Protection
Abstract:
Keywords: water security; water scarcity; climate change; socioeconomic changes; sustainable development