Published on 17 August 2024

Water and the economy - an intertwined and multifaceted challenge

The competition over water increases steadily, in particular due to demographic growth, changes in water consumption and the role of virtual water for many industries. Adding on the additional challenge of climate change with its weather extremes on the rise, a large spectrum of water related phenomena manifests. Ranging from too much to too little water, the relationship between water and economy is getting more and more complex and fragile. The RésEAU supports the exploration of new avenues such as water effectiveness or the WEFE (water, energy, food, ecosystem) nexus.