Global Trends & Challenges in Water Science, Research and Management

• Main Author: Li, Hong (auth)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: IWA Publishing 2016
• Subjects: Industrial applications of scientific research & technological innovation; Water supply & treatment; urbanisation; water science; climate change; trends; sustainable development goals; challenges; water
• Online Access: OAPEN Library: download the publication; OAPEN Library: description of the publication

The global water challenge is unprecedented. Climate change, rapid urbanisation, increasing consumption and demand for food and energy, and changing land use, will leave few countries and communities unaffected. The demand for water and sanitation services is greater than it has ever been, and water...