The World, Explained · 45 sec
Water security
A small piece of context that makes the wider world easier to read.
The useful idea
- The useful idea
The aim of water security is to maximize the benefits of water for humans and ecosystems.
- How it works
The second aim is to limit the risks of destructive impacts of water to an acceptable level.
- Why it matters
These risks include too much water (flood), too little water (drought and water scarcity), and poor quality (polluted) water.
Why this matters
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Which idea belongs to the explanation of Water security?
- Why it matters
- How it works
- The useful idea — correct
The aim of water security is to maximize the benefits of water for humans and ecosystems.