ASIA PACIFIC iRTP-WS Page

In the Asia–Pacific region, water resources form the basis of agrarian prosperity and economic development. However, increasing water demand due to population growth, rapid industrialisation and urbanisation, and a changing climate undermine these water resources. Like in many parts of the world, the Asia–Pacific faces increasing water scarcity, with varying characteristics, causes, and trends across a diverse range of countries at different stages of development. Read more >