Water security (Q1153)
Subject, term, tag: Water security
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Water security |
Subject, term, tag: Water security |
Statements
IPCC Glossary v1.5
1 reference
27 May 2026
The capacity of a population to safeguard sustainable access to adequate quantities of acceptable quality water for sustaining livelihoods, human well-being, and socio-economic development, for ensuring protection against water-borne pollution and water-related disasters, and for preserving ecosystems in a climate of peace and political stability (UN-Water, 2013). (English)
IPCC Glossary v1.5
1 reference
27 May 2026