Many water systems around the world are overloaded, some are already very close to drying out. Demand exceeds supply by 40%, 1 billion people worldwide face water scarcity, and 80% of wastewater is left untreated. Freshwater systems are experiencing a higher-than-average decline in diversity. Collective action is essential for the healthy maintenance of freshwater ecosystems.
Governance models, projects, programs, products, innovative services that:
It is included in freshwater ecosystems, glaciers, moors, rivers, lakes, wetlands, ponds, streams and groundwater.