Water scarcity has become a major constraint to socio‐economic development and a threat
to livelihood in increasing parts of the world. Since the late 1980s, water scarcity research …

Water scarcity, a critical environmental issue worldwide, has primarily been driven by a
significant increase in water extractions during the last century. In the coming decades …

Scale is a central concept in the geographical sciences and is an intrinsic property of many
spatial systems. It also serves as an essential thread in the fabric of many other physical and …

We present an improved water-scarcity metric we call water depletion, calculated as the
fraction of renewable water consumptively used for human activities. We employ new data …

This article explores the reasons efforts to attain water security by states and the
international water policy community often fall short of their goals, and suggests a …

Water is an essential natural resource. Among many stressors, altered climate is exerting
pressure on water resource systems, increasing its demand and creating a need for …

Water is an issue that relates to all aspects of human development in Africa, including
health, agriculture, education, economics, and even peace and stability. But the perception …

Abstract The Lancang River (Upper Mekong), originated from Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, is the
main water source for Southeast Asia countries. In recent years, people have paid more and …

The water-energy-food (WEF) nexus has become a hotspot in the field of sustainability
science, and researchers and policymakers are now considering the theoretical …

Influencing socio-economic development and ecological environment, water resources
system vulnerability (WRSV) is becoming increasingly prevalent in high mountain areas …