Equally worrying scenarios are predicted for freshwater ecosystems and coral reefs if currents levels of pollution are not reduced.

FORBES: The Future of Life On Earth: A Two-Part Discussion

The total freshwater supply available for ecosystems and humans is less than 1% of all freshwater resources.

FORBES: Connect

Climate change is already adversely affecting many areas, including biodiversity and ecosystems, freshwater resources, human health, human settlements and migration patterns, the conservation of natural and cultural world heritage properties, and peace and prosperity.

UNESCO: Indigenous Peoples

Through its unique programmes and networks, UNESCO provides platforms to bridge the gap between policy-makers, managers and other stakeholders, along with policy-relevant, timely and reliable scientific information, data and statistics in such fields as the ocean, freshwater, biodiversity and ecosystems, science and technology.

UNESCO: Indigenous Peoples

We depend on properly functioning ecosystems for our well being, including providing freshwater, regulating the climate and controlling pollination.

ECONOMIST: Letters

It is designed to help freshwater resource managers assure adequate water supplies, safeguard water quality and aquatic ecosystems, and protect human life, health and property.

WHITEHOUSE: Office of Science and Technology Policy Blog