The climate is changing, and our world is in danger.
Around one million animal and plant species are facing extinction. Freshwater species have
suffered the greatest decline, falling by 84% since 1970. Humans are also affected: around four
billion people currently experience severe physical water scarcity for at least one month per year,
a situation that has been exacerbated by the climate crisis.
The report shows that water does not need to be a problem – it can be part of the solution.
Water can support efforts to both mitigate and adapt to climate change. Wetland protection,
conservation agriculture and other nature-based solutions can help to sequester carbon in
biomass and soils. Improved wastewater treatment can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions
and produce biogas as a source of renewable energy.
