期刊名称：Hydro Nepal: Journal of Water, Energy and Environment
印刷版ISSN：2392-4101
出版年度：2014
卷号：15
页码：42-47
DOI：10.3126/hn.v15i0.11291
语种：English
出版社：Environmental Resources Group (P) Ltd (e-RG Nepal)
摘要：Water is essential for every life on the earth and for many forms of socioeconomic development activity. Freshwater scarcity is a major issue in the developing world in terms of human consumption and irrigation. Water is not evenly distributed therefore some regions (particularly in South Asia and Africa) will experience intensified water scarcity in coming years. The stressors on water are population growth and climate change. These stressors are exacerbated by poor management and policy on the part of ruling governments. Climate change is of keen interest as it will impact water availability in unpredictable ways. In this context, it is essential to develop efficient adaptive tactics (e.g., water storage) to anticipate these changes. The paper, then, will look into the global scenario of water demand, as well as examine regional conflicts that may become worse under the stress of water scarcity. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/hn.v15i0.11291 HYDRO Nepal Journal Journal of Water, Energy and Environment Volume: 15, 2014, July Page: 42-47
关键词：Water scarcity;Water demand and supply;Water management;Watershed interventions;HKH region
