A renewed focus on water security within the 2030 agenda for sustainable development

Water security is integral to worldwide human and economic development objectives. Yet despite many successes, global forecasts show that achievement of universal water security remains elusive. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, because it is universal and comprehensive, offers an opportunity to renew the discourse on water security. It is argued that achievement of all water-related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and …