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The triennial UN World Water Development Report is a joint undertaking of 24 UN agencies comprising UN-Water in partnership with governments and other stakeholders, and coordinated by WWAP. WWDR2 was launched during World Water Day, on 22 March 2006, at the 4th World Water Forum in Mexico City, Mexico.
The Report builds on the conclusions of the 1st United Nations World Water Development Report 'Water for People, Water for Life' published in 2003. It presents a comprehensive picture of freshwater resources in all regions and most countries of the world as it tracks progress towards the water-related targets of the UN Millennium Development Goals and examines a range of key issues including population growth and increasing urbanization, changing ecosystems, food production, health, industry and energy, as well as risk management, valuing and paying for water and increasing knowledge and capacity. Sixteen case studies look at typical water resource challenges and provide valuable insights into different facets of the water crisis and management responses.
Finally, the report outlines a set of conclusions and recommendations to guide future action and encourage sustainable use, productivity and management of our increasingly scarce freshwater resources.
WWDR2 is aimed at a wide audience, including all those interested or directly involved in the formulation and implementation of water-related policies, as well as managers, researchers, teachers, students and, of course, water users themselves.
:: Access the WWDR2 online
Includes a short description of each chapter. Available in other languages: Español | Français | Türkçe [PDF 30 MB]
:: Order the report online
:: Access the WWDR2 Executive Summary [PDF format -2,62 MB]
Essential data from WWDR2 summarized in 45 pages. For hard copies of the Executive Summary please contact wwap@unesco.org.
Available in other languages:
:: Access the WWDR2 Brochure [PDF format - 638 KB]
The brochure contains background information on WWDR2, a survey and the order form.
:: Access some facts and figures extracted from WWDR2
A few chosen facts and figures from WWDR2, organized by chapter/main themes.
:: Read more about WWDR2 Case Studies
These 16 Case Studies from around the world examine typical water resource challenges and provide valuable on-the-ground insights into the facets of the water crisis and different management responses.
:: Access the WWDR2 Educational Poster [PDF format - 3,32 MB]
Using data and graphics from WWDR2, this 2-sided poster presents the main water-related challenge areas and local actions from the WWAP case studies.
The poster is available in A1-size upon request to wwap@unesco.org.
:: Watch the launch ceremony of the WWDR2, March 22, 2006 at the 4th World Water Forum in Mexcio City, Mexico.
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