Water

Learning objectives:

**Water consumption and sources ** □ How and why water consumption varies from country to country □ Who the main water users in a country are, including domestic, industrial and agricultural users □ That some uses have grown quickly in recent years, especially in leisure and tourist activities □ From which sources we draw water, including reservoirs, aquifers and rivers □ The global distribution of water deficit and water surplus areas

**Water supply problems ** □ The problems of water supply in HICs □ The problems of water supply in LICs, including the issue of water quality

**Management of water usage and resources ** □ How water is managed in HICs □ How water is managed in LICs □ A case study of conflict over water resources □ A case study of a water management scheme that shows both the positive and negative effects on people and the environment