1.7
A global water crisis
Fresh water availability on Earth
a tiny fraction of the water on the planet
FRESh water 2,5%
Shallow groundwater, rivers, lakes, aquatic ecosystems and living organisms
Other, accessible
1%
Very deep waters
salt water
Glaciers
Fresh water is a scarce resource.
The natural water cycle, or large water cycle
a cycle that is closed and infinite
Condensation
Precipitation
Evaporation
Human activities disrupt the water cycle.
Runoff
The small water cycle, or the anthropogenic water cycle
Pumping
Back to nature
Processing / Storage / Distribution / Wastewater treatment
Pressure on water resources
WORLDWIDE
Today, half of humanity suffers from water shortages for at least one month each year.
By 2050, nearly two-thirds of the world's population could face water shortages.
Disruption of the water cycle by climate change
In 120 years, our water withdrawals have increased by a factor of 8, while the world population has only increased by a factor of 4.7.
Pollution
Find out more +
Resources
Pressure on water resources
europe
2025
2022
Scientists fear another catastrophic summer for crops as drought conditions worsen in Europe.
Europe’s waters: key challenges and EU solutions
Find out more +
Resources
European Parliament
Euro News
Resources
Find out more +
The water crisis at the centre of the new IPCC report- Initiatives for the future of great rivers
Chapter 4: Water IPCC Sixth Assessment Report Executive Summary
Resources
Find out more +
Valuing Water- UNESCO
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1.7
A global water crisis
Fresh water availability on Earth
a tiny fraction of the water on the planet
FRESh water 2,5%
Shallow groundwater, rivers, lakes, aquatic ecosystems and living organisms
Other, accessible
1%
Very deep waters
salt water
Glaciers
Fresh water is a scarce resource.
The natural water cycle, or large water cycle
a cycle that is closed and infinite
Condensation
Precipitation
Evaporation
Human activities disrupt the water cycle.
Runoff
The small water cycle, or the anthropogenic water cycle
Pumping
Back to nature
Processing / Storage / Distribution / Wastewater treatment
Pressure on water resources
WORLDWIDE
Today, half of humanity suffers from water shortages for at least one month each year.
By 2050, nearly two-thirds of the world's population could face water shortages.
Disruption of the water cycle by climate change
In 120 years, our water withdrawals have increased by a factor of 8, while the world population has only increased by a factor of 4.7.
Pollution
Find out more +
Resources
Pressure on water resources
europe
2025
2022
Scientists fear another catastrophic summer for crops as drought conditions worsen in Europe.
Europe’s waters: key challenges and EU solutions
Find out more +
Resources
European Parliament
Euro News
Resources
Find out more +
The water crisis at the centre of the new IPCC report- Initiatives for the future of great rivers
Chapter 4: Water IPCC Sixth Assessment Report Executive Summary
Resources
Find out more +
Valuing Water- UNESCO