UN World Water Development Report warns of increasing pressure on freshwater

摘要

The UN issued its World Water Development Report to coincide with World Water Day. Focusing on the water-energy nexus, like the day itself, the report warns of increasing pressure on freshwater resources due to soaring energy use. UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon warns in the report that 'people everywhere - but especially the most vulnerable and marginalised - face great risks when access to either [water or energy] is limited or compromised'.