Water security | Planetary Health Glossary

Definition

Reliably having enough (and not too much) quality water for human and ecosystem health, human wellbeing, livelihoods and development. Water security includes ensuring that water benefits humans and ecosystems and reducing water-related risks (including too much water, flooding; too little water, water scarcity; and unsafe water; water pollution and water-borne diseases).

aquatic pollution; clean water; drinking water; flood protection; freshwater; groundwater; hydrologic cycle; hydrologic environment; Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM); irrigation; sustainable water management; wastewater treatment; water availability; water conflicts; water crisis; water cycle; water footprint; water insecurity; water quality; water-related disasters; water resource management; water resources security; water risk; water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH); water scarce; water stressed; water supply; water vulnerability; water-washed diseases

Drafted by

Chris Graham

Reviewed by

TBC