Throughout the world, UNESCO is striving to increase scientific cooperation and strengthen national capacities, through the International Hydrological Programme (IHP) and the World Water Development Report (WWDR).

UNESCO: EDUCATION

The WWDR4 is a milestone within the WWDR series.

UNESCO: MEDIA SERVICES

Data from the WWDR shows that the demand for food will increase by approximately 70%, leading to an increase of at least 19% in the water required for agriculture, which already accounts for 70% of freshwater use.

UNESCO: MEDIA SERVICES

Olcay Unver, the WWAP Coordinator, highlighted the related key messages from the 3rd as well as the upcoming 4th editions of the World Water Development Report (WWDR) - to be launched in March 2012 - to the assembled group.

UNESCO: World Water Assessment Programme (WWAP)