The contribution of the Mediterranean cities and regions to building water resilience
Water is perhaps the Mediterranean region’s most scarce commodity, with some 180 million people already suffering from water scarcity. The already water-scarce population is expected to increase to over 250 million before 2050, given predictions about climate change-induced hazards and risks, including water stress. Effectively, an additional 25 billion cubic metres of water will be needed annually to meet the needs of citizens of the broader Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Water resilience guarantees that cities and regions c