World Water Actions

* Comprehensive guide to the available solutions to the world's growing shortage of fresh water -- with free CD-ROM * Analyzes the scale and impacts of the problem for health and sanitation, for agriculture, energy and the environment and describes what can be done * Essential reading for those working on water issues in all these sectors The book is divided into three parts. Part I focuses on the need for management to assess the challenges of water scarcity and plan changes based on proper valuation and financial instruments, international cooperation and efficient use. Part II analyzes the problems of water scarcity and the available solutions in each main sector: water supply and sanitation; energy; health; agriculture; ecosystems and biodiversity. Part III assesses the state of the debate following the 3rd World Water Forum and sets out the priorities for action, including increased investment, institutional reform and capacity building in the water sector.