Low-Income Nations Are Especially Vulnerable to Water Scarcity
Notes:
Projected Water Vulnerability in 2025, Taking into Account National Economic Status
Freshwater ecosystems have lost a greater proportion of their species and habitat than ecosystems on land or in the oceans; in addition, they are probably in greater danger of further losses from dams, pollution, overfishing, and other threats. In addition to being biologically rich, freshwater systems play a vital role in the lives of many people, providing a source of water, food, and employment. For more information see http://www.wri.org/trends/freshwat.html.
Source: Paul Raskin, Comprehensive Assessment of the Freshwater Resources of the World (Stockholm Environment Institute, Stockholm, 1997), pp. 66-67.
Note: Data for map taken from mid-range projections, Water Resources Vulnerability Index I, Conventional Development Scenario for 2025.