May
June
Studies show that tapping into social norms can reveal simple, effective ways to significantly reduce water consumption in communities where water is scarce.
Source: Datta et al.( 2015) A Behavioral Approach to Water Conservation: Evidence from Costa Rica.
July
Globally, 54 % of people live in urban areas; and this is projected to reach 66 % by 2050. Meeting their basic water and sanitation needs will require strong, accountable and inclusive institutions and adequate investment.
Source: United Nations( 2014) World Urbanization Prospects: The 2014 Revision, Highlights
August
In Bolivia, reuse of untreated wastewater to irrigate crops is alleviating pressure on water supply. With the right wastewater treatment it can also be a safe and sustainable water source for farming.
Source: Cisneros at al.( 2015) Supporting poor- ¬ inclusive water and sanitation sector reform: wastewater reuse for irrigation in Bolivia production, commercialization, and consumption of wastewater irrigated crops in the Altiplano region.
The availability of water for cities in the catchment is shrinking due to land ¬ use changes, demands for irrigation and energy, environmental degradation, climate change, and new urban settlements upstream. Often there is not enough water to satisfy all users.
Source: World Bank( 2012) Integrated Urban Water Management ¬ Lessons and Recommendations from Regional Experiences in Latin America, Central Asia, and Africa
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