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3. An inevitable water transition
3.1 Key drivers of the transition
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Increased pressure
The water cycle has been disrupted by several pressures, the combination of which has multiplied their impact:
climate change, which is modifying the water cycle and increasing the frequency and intensity of hazards (drought and torrential rain), in a highly heterogeneous way across the globe (for example, the Mediterranean rim is one of the most affected areas in the world);
overexploitation of resources (in terms of quantity) ;
resource degradation (in terms of quality) ;
anthropization of natural environments (e.g. soil sealing,...
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- Water efficiency management systems – Requirements and recommendations for use. - ISO 46001 - 2019
- Water efficiency management systems – Requirements and recommendations for use. - NF ISO 46001 - 2020
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