Water Sustainability – a Global Challenge

Presenter: Richard Allan

Published: February 2013

Age: 14-19 and upwards

Views: 1371 views

Tags: water supply sustainability

Type: Lectures

Source/institution: Royal Society of Chemistry

Richard Allan, Chief Scientist at Scottish Water, discusses the challenges we face in securing freshwater supplies at a global level. During the discussion Richard will touch upon the impact of climate change, food security and the emerging importance of virtual water. He positions the global challenges from a UK perspective and highlight how some of the emerging implications may affect us on a more local and regional basis.