The Role of Water in the Green Economy

International Institute for Sustainable Development & Global Water System Project (2012): The Role of Water in the Green Economy: A perspective from the water science community.  

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Summary of key points and policy recommendations:

• The fundamental requirement of the green economy is that it delivers food, water and energy security for all

• Water is the practical entry point for integrated solutions to linked water, energy and food security challenges as it underlies all dimensions of human health and well-being, and is fundamental to both food and energy production, 

• There will be no green economy without diligent and highly efficient water stewardship and management

• We need to set formal water targets and monitor those through Earth Observation to achieve water security for food and energy

• Innovative water governance approaches including a joint management of land and water resources are central components of a green economy for humans and nature