Mounting water scarcity: A complex challenge requiring nuanced solutions

Mounting water scarcity: A complex challenge requiring nuanced solutions Addressing increasing water scarcity is a complex challenge that requires nuanced solutions, according to Peter Greve from the Climate Service Center Germany. A sufficient freshwater supply is essential to ecosystems, societies, and economies. Given the continuous increase in global population, improved living standards, and rampant economic growth, there is an ever-growing demand for water. The increasing global food demand can often only be met through massive increases in irrigation activities (e.g., Kummu et al., 2016).