Population growth and mobility will increase demand on water
Huge amounts of energy, resources and water needed to build new cities
An increase in commercial farming as urbanisation increases
Safe, clean accessible water
Total global water withdrawals for irrigation are projected to increase by 10 percent by 2050 (FAO 2011a)
Bottom-up decision making
Diversifying and changing diets
Partnerships between neighbours, authorities and NGOs
The impact of climate change on access to water
The impact of climate change on energy consumption
The impact of climate change on food production
The impact of climate change on energy production
Globally, it is likely that over 80% of wastewater is released to the environment without adequate treatment (UNESCO, 2017)
Interactions between people and the environment
Dam building for hydro-electricity creates shortages elsewhere
Increase need for water for agriculture
Increase need for energy due to population increase
Increase demand for energy due to increased globalisation
More than 2 billion people live in countries experiencing high water stress
Increased use of renewable energy
SDG 6 Clean water and sanitation
SDG 7 Affordable and clean energy
SDG 9 Industry, innovation and infrastructure
SDG 10 Reduced inequalities
SDG 11 Sustainable cities and communities
SDG 12 Responsible consumption and production
