Water Supply and Scarcity
According to the United Nations, water scarcity is defined as the point at which the aggregate impact of all users impinges on the supply or quality of water. Water scarcity is a relative concept and can occur at any level of supply or demand. Scarcity may be socially-constructed or the consequence of altered supply patterns stemming from climate change. Resources available in this sub-theme include U.S. drought monitoring data, workshops for rural water supply systems, among other resources that support water supply and scarcity.
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Water and Conservation Programs for Cape Verde
Published:
March 1, 1977U.S. Agency for International Development
Reviews activities in Cape Verde related to irrigation development, water spreading, and soil conservation. Focuses on the island of Santiago because of its size, population, and potential resources. Described are conditions relative to soils, climate, hydrology, and land use. Specific program...Read more
Regional focus:
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