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Water security
About: Water security is a research topic. Over the lifetime, 3393 publications have been published within this topic receiving 59096 citations.
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City College of New York1, University of Michigan2, University of Wisconsin-Madison3, Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology4, University of Hong Kong5, University of New Hampshire6, Griffith University7, Southern Cross University8, University of Washington9, University of Western Australia10
TL;DR: The first worldwide synthesis to jointly consider human and biodiversity perspectives on water security using a spatial framework that quantifies multiple stressors and accounts for downstream impacts is presented.
Abstract: Protecting the world’s freshwater resources requires diagnosing threats over a broad range of scales, from global to local. Here we present the first worldwide synthesis to jointly consider human and biodiversity perspectives on water security using a spatial framework that quantifies multiple stressors and accounts for downstream impacts. We find that nearly 80% of the world’s population is exposed to high levels of threat to water security. Massive investment in water technology enables rich nations to offset high stressor levels without remedying their underlying causes, whereas less wealthy nations remain vulnerable. A similar lack of precautionary investment jeopardizes biodiversity, with habitats associated with 65% of continental discharge classified as moderately to highly threatened. The cumulative threat framework offers a tool for prioritizing policy and management responses to this crisis, and underscores the necessity of limiting threats at their source instead of through costly remediation of symptoms in order to assure global water security for both humans and freshwater biodiversity.
6,733 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the authors argue that groundwater depletion the world over poses a far greater threat to global water security than is currently acknowledged, and propose a solution to this problem.
Abstract: Groundwater depletion the world over poses a far greater threat to global water security than is currently acknowledged.
1,517 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the authors developed the Livelihood Vulnerability Index (LVI) to estimate climate change vulnerability in the Mabote and Moma districts of Mozambique, and collected data on socio-demographics, livelihoods, social networks, health, food and water security, natural disasters and climate variability.
Abstract: We developed the Livelihood Vulnerability Index (LVI) to estimate climate change vulnerability in the Mabote and Moma Districts of Mozambique. We surveyed 200 households in each district to collect data on socio-demographics, livelihoods, social networks, health, food and water security, natural disasters and climate variability. Data were aggregated using a composite index and differential vulnerabilities were compared. Results suggest that Moma may be more vulnerable in terms of water resources while Mabote may be more vulnerable in terms of socio-demographic structure. This pragmatic approach may be used to monitor vulnerability, program resources for assistance, and/or evaluate potential program/policy effectiveness in data-scarce regions by introducing scenarios into the LVI model for baseline comparison.
1,485 citations
Missouri Botanical Garden1, International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources2, University of Montana3, University of Western Australia4, Oregon State University5, Center for International Forestry Research6, Southern University of Science and Technology7, Peking University8, University of Cambridge9, University of Concepción10, Parks Canada11, United States Forest Service12, Research Institute for Nature and Forest13, Curtin University14
TL;DR: The second edition of the International Principles and Standards for the Practice of Ecological Restoration (the Standards) presents a robust framework for restoration projects to achieve intended goals, while addressing challenges including effective design and implementation, accounting for complex ecosystem dynamics (especially in the context of climate change), and navigating trade-offs associated with land management priorities and decisions as mentioned in this paper.
Abstract: Ecological restoration, when implemented effectively and sustainably, contributes to protecting biodiversity; improving human health and wellbeing; increasing food and water security; delivering goods, services, and economic prosperity; and supporting climate change mitigation, resilience, and adaptation. It is a solutions-based approach that engages communities, scientists, policymakers, and land managers to repair ecological damage and rebuild a healthier relationship between people and the rest of nature. When combined with conservation and sustainable use, ecological restoration is the link needed to move local, regional, and global environmental conditions from a state of continued degradation, to one of net positive improvement. The second edition of the International Principles and Standards for the Practice of Ecological Restoration (the Standards) presents a robust framework for restoration projects to achieve intended goals, while addressing challenges including effective design and implementation, accounting for complex ecosystem dynamics (especially in the context of climate change), and navigating trade-offs associated with land management priorities and decisions.
1,057 citations
TL;DR: Water security is defined as the availability of an acceptable quantity and quality of water for health, livelihoods, ecosystems and production, coupled with an acceptable level of water-related risks to people, environments and economies as discussed by the authors.
1,025 citations
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Performance Metrics
| Year | Papers |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 |
| 2025 | 148 |
| 2024 | 192 |
| 2023 | 260 |
| 2022 | 359 |
| 2021 | 376 |