TY - CHAP AU - Michael Fratantuono AU - Sarah House AU - Sam Weisman ED - Suriyanarayanan Sarvajayakesavalu ED - Pisit Charoensudjai Y1 - 2020-10-12 PY - 2020 T1 - Collaboration to Counter Fresh Water Scarcity and Promote Human Security N2 - In recent years, attention to climate change and its associated impacts on economic and social development has increased significantly. Extreme weather conditions worldwide are threatening the survival of sensitive species and habitats. The situation is so dire that governments, academia, and non-governmental organizations across the globe are actively working to meet the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. This book enhances understanding of environmental changes and the relative response to the socio-economic challenges of development. It provides a comprehensive overview of the impact of environmental change on natural resources and the climate, as well as discusses waste management and sustainable solutions. BT - Environmental Issues and Sustainable Development SP - Ch. 1 UR - https://doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.93693 DO - 10.5772/intechopen.93693 SN - 978-1-83880-917-1 PB - IntechOpen CY - Rijeka Y2 - 2024-03-19 ER -