The Range of Existing Circumstances in the WaterStrategyMan Case Studies

Freshwater is no longer taken for granted as a plentiful, always available, resource. More and more people in an increasing number of countries are experiencing scarcity situations, particularly revealed by droughts. EU Member States are not an exception. Today, many European countries are subject to waves of water deficit that affect their population and the ecosystems they depend on. Recent events have further demonstrated how socio-economic factors, driving the demand for water, have made even the rainiest parts of Europe vulnerable to drought.