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The protection of vulnerable water systems, the protection against water- related hazards such as floods and droughts, [[Sustainability|sustainable]] development of water resources and the safeguarding of access to water functions and services. An element of water security includes ensuring that a population has access to a sufficient and reliable quality and quantity of water to meet their basic needs for health, livelihoods and production. | The protection of vulnerable water systems, the protection against water- related hazards such as floods and droughts, [[Sustainability|sustainable]] development of water resources and the safeguarding of access to water functions and services. An element of water security includes ensuring that a population has access to a sufficient and reliable quality and quantity of water to meet their basic needs for health, livelihoods and production. | ||
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| + | == External links and references == | ||
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| + | * [http://www.worldwatercouncil.org/index.php?id=1 World Water Council] | ||
| + | * [http://www.strategicforesight.com/focus.php?id=2#.U0OpsleBfLg Water diplomacy] | ||
| + | * [http://yielaw.oxfordjournals.org/content/19/1/97.full.pdf+html Water Security, Hydrosolidarity, and International Law, by Oxford Journal] | ||
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Latest revision as of 07:53, 8 April 2014
The protection of vulnerable water systems, the protection against water- related hazards such as floods and droughts, sustainable development of water resources and the safeguarding of access to water functions and services. An element of water security includes ensuring that a population has access to a sufficient and reliable quality and quantity of water to meet their basic needs for health, livelihoods and production.
