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Home COP26 Water security: act now to avoid shortages in future Water security: act now to avoid shortages in future Climate change is threatening our access to reliable supplies of fresh water at a time when demand for water is already rising. Higher temperatures and heavier rainfall could affect water supply, and more intense and frequent storms are more likely to damage infrastructure, especially in poorer nations. As water underpins the functioning of our society, economy and the environment, it’s essential to plan now to avoid shortages in the future. Explore our film, podcast and features to find out what needs to be done to ensure that there is enough water available as climate change takes hold. Want to hear more? As the climate changes, how can we make sure there is enough water to go round – for drinking, sanitation, farming, industry, and the environment? In our podcast, Chris Counsell, Aodhín McBride, and George Woolhouse discuss how the impacts of climate change – heavier rainfall, rising temperatures, droughts, and hurricanes – will affect water availability. The water resource experts explain how planning and tools can help, stressing the need to manage demand, as well as increasing supply. Listen in to find out how everyone needs to do their part now to ensure that water shortages don’t become commonplace in the future. Further reading We explore some of the issues around climate resilience and water in depth... Yemen embraces space technology to manage water crisis Small island states: opportunities for building climate resilience Related information Previous Flooding: rising to the challenge Can ports keep goods moving as climate changes? Next Contact us for more information Chris Counsell Technical Director +44 (0)1491 822899 Contact George Woolhouse Principal Scientist +44 (0)1491 822899 Contact Aodhín McBride Principal scientist +44 (0)1491 822216 Contact Press Office Press Office +44 (0)1491 822854 Contact © 2021 HR Wallingford Legal Terms & conditions Privacy notice Sitemap We use cookies on this site to enhance your user experience By clicking the Accept button, you agree to us doing so. Ok, I agree More info