Water for People, Water for Life

Based on the collective input of 23 UN agencies and convention secretariats, this is the most comprehensive assessment of the world's freshwater resources. Generously illustrated with more than 25 full-colour global maps, numerous figures, tables (including country tables) and photos, the report opens with achapter describing the water crisis. It reviews progress and trends, proposes methodologies and indicators for measuring sustainability. It then assesses progress in 11 challenging areas including: health, food, environment, shared water resources, cities, industry, energy, risk management, knowledge, valuing water and governance. Finally, it presents 7 pilot case studies of river basins representing various social, economic and environmental settings. Easy to navigate and fully searchable with many additional functions, this CD-ROM is an essential tool for professionals at all levels, as well as teachers and students.