Journal article
Rural water for thirsty cities: a systematic review of water reallocation from rural to urban regions
Abstract
Background: Competition for freshwater between cities and agriculture is projected to grow due to rapid urbanization, particularly in the Global South. Water reallocation from rural to urban regions has become a common strategy to meet freshwater needs in growing cities. Conceptual issues and associated measurement problems have impeded efforts to compare and learn from global experiences. This review examines the status and trends of water …
Authors
Garrick D; De Stefano L; Yu W; Jorgensen I; O’Donnell E; Turley L; Aguilar-Barajas I; Dai X; de Souza Leão R; Punjabi B
Journal
Environmental Research Letters, Vol. 14, No. 4,
Publisher
IOP Publishing
DOI
10.1088/1748-9326/ab0db7
ISSN
1748-9318