“Chasing Water in a Rapidly Changing World” with Chief Scientist Brian Richter
This
presentation will highlight some of the most promising strategies for moving
toward a more sustainable water future. Water scarcity has been spreading
and intensifying globally, presenting growing challenges for communities,
businesses, and ecosystem protection.
Today, one-third of all freshwater sources – rivers, lakes, and aquifers
– are being heavily depleted by human uses, and lessened water availability is
projected for many water-stressed regions due to climate change. New approaches to water management are
urgently needed.