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Marine and Freshwater

Definition(s)

The lack of sufficient water resources, including a lack of access to safe water supplies, to meet water needs within a region. (Source: MMA/draft based on FAO-Water)

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In other languages

French
pénurie d’eau
Russian
нехватка воды
Spanish
escasez de agua
Arabic
النقص في المياه

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Multilateral environment agreements tagged with Water shortages

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