Finding the Source: The Linkages Between Population and Water
Population and fresh water are widely recognized as two of the
most important issues facing humanity, with implications for
livelihoods, economic productivity, and political stability.
Finding the Source highlights the linkages between these
critical issues through case studies from the Philippines,
India, and sub-Saharan Africa. The common message is
unmistakable: global water problems are still soluble-but only
with concerted international action that includes efforts to
address population growth. Issues in this Series Population and
fresh water are widely recognized as two of the most important
issues facing humanity. Yet too few policymakers are aware of
the close links between these two phenomena. Foreword and table
of contents. Fresh water is emerging as the most critical
resource issue facing humanity. While the supply of fresh water
is limited, both the world’s population and demand for the
resource continues to expand rapidly. This article