Environmental Studies and Forestry

Hotspots for social and ecological impacts from freshwater stress and storage loss

X. Huggins, T. Gleeson, et al.

This fascinating study by Xander Huggins, Tom Gleeson, Matti Kummu, Samuel C. Zipper, Yoshihide Wada, Tara J. Troy, and James S. Famiglietti delves into the critical issue of freshwater stress and storage loss worldwide, revealing hotspots that threaten both ecosystems and vast human populations. Discover how these challenges necessitate innovative solutions in water management and international cooperation.

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Abstract

This paper investigates the combined social and ecological impacts of freshwater stress and storage loss globally. It identifies basins experiencing both freshwater stress and storage loss, finding that these conditions disproportionately affect already water-stressed regions. A global vulnerability gradient is mapped, identifying 168 hotspot basins encompassing a significant portion of the global population, food production, GDP, and crucial wetlands. The authors highlight the need for hydro-diplomacy, adaptive capacity building, and integrated water resources management to mitigate vulnerabilities in these hotspots.

Publisher

Nature Communications

Published On

Jan 21, 2022

Authors

Xander Huggins, Tom Gleeson, Matti Kummu, Samuel C. Zipper, Yoshihide Wada, Tara J. Troy, James S. Famiglietti

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