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How can water scarcity impact social stability in conflict settings?
The inability of a government to provide basic water services can lead to delegitimization of State institutions and social unrest.
What are some consequences of global variability in the hydrological cycle?
Consequences include impacts on populations, economies, ecosystems, and the need for more complex water management practices.
Why is consistent monitoring and assessment of water resources crucial?
To build a common understanding of water-related problems and develop agreed solutions.
How does water variability affect the availability of water for all uses?
Water variability can impact the equitable and sustainable availability of water for all uses.
What are the key factors that can culminate in instability in governance levels?
Factors like food insecurity, unemployment, internal migration, and water-related stress.
Explore the impact of terrestrial water storage depletion on water security, food supply, and agriculture. Learn about the key contributors to the depletion of freshwater resources and the implications for the future.
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