1. The reliable access to adequate quantities of safe water for health, livelihoods, and production, coupled with an acceptable level of water-related risks.
Water security is critical for developing nations to achieve sustainable economic growth.
A segurança hídrica é fundamental para que as nações em desenvolvimento alcancem crescimento econômico sustentável.
2. The capacity of a population to safeguard sustainable access to adequate quantities of acceptable quality water for sustaining livelihoods, human well-being, and socio-economic development.
Climate change threatens water security in many regions of the world.
A mudança climática ameaça a segurança hídrica em muitas regiões do mundo.