With a few exceptions, the general conclusion that the class reaches is that these resources do not reflect
scarcity as described by Malthus and Ehrlich.
Various concepts like
scarcity in terms of agriculture, water, and energy lead to distraction from its main target.
Financial impacts are a critical part of water
scarcity risk evaluation.
The
scarcity concept doesn't have to involve a reappearance of a store brand product to be a success, however.
The Hilly Areas Sustainable Agricultural Development Project, launched last week, will help small-scale farmers and rural communities address the growing problem of water
scarcity in the areas of Akkar-Dannieh, North Baalbeck and Hermel, South and Lower Litani, and Mount Lebanon.
The conclusions stress the need to respect the hierarchy of measures to prevent and adapt to water
scarcity and droughts and to promote water efficiency and water demand management through a combination of different tools (water pricing, better irrigation techniques, re-use of waste water).
Population growth is a major driver of
scarcity at the regional and global levels.
It will not be a world without
scarcity, but one that has learned to cope with constricted resources.
Growing water
scarcity is now one of the leading challenges for sustainable development," FAO said.
Adeel Younas (Senior Officer Freshwater Programme WWF Pakistan) told the participants that a water stressed country like Pakistan was facing water
scarcity. He stressed an active public role in conservation of depleting water resources in Pakistan.
It can lead to poor crop yields and cause food
scarcity in the region, the researchers believe.
Adeel Younas, senior officer Freshwater Programme WWF Pakistan, told the participants that a water stressed country like Pakistan was facing water
scarcity.
