a UNEP report that presents an overview, through a set of graphics, maps and other illustrations, of the current state of the world’s fresh, coastal and marine waters

site for Irena Salina's award-winning documentary investigating the World Water Crisis, building a case against the growing privatization of the world's water by a cartel, and the dwindling fresh water supply, by focusing on politics, pollution and human rights

the Pacific Institute's 2008-2009 report on the world's freshwater resources

a World Bank report that reviews China’s water scarcity situation, assesses the policy and institutional requirements for addressing it, and recommends key areas for strengthening and reform (pdf)

news magazine aims to inspire citizen action and advocacy on behalf of areas around the world which have water issues

aims to identify existing knowledge and stimulate thought on ways to manage water resources to continue meeting the needs of both humans and ecosystems

the German Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources provides downloadable hydrogeological maps

WWF's dams initiative presents a highly critical investor's guide to river dam construction (pdf)

a special edition of Scientific American entitled Energy vs. Water examining how these two issues are related

a portal for environmental news, research and commentary

a report which looks at current and projected climate change impacts on developing nations, including on water supplies, by the British development NGO Tearfund (pdf)

a UNEP report that analyszes the vulnerability of water resources systems in South Asia (pdf)

search of current news from their automated service

examines saltwater intrusion into freshwater aquifers and changes in the amount and quality of fresh ground-water discharge to coastal saltwater ecosystems

a report prepared for UNESCO that discusses the problems associated with groundwater usage and the impacts thereof (pdf)

a report by Friends of the Earth International about the social and environmental threats posed by planned hydro-damns on the Madeira River -- the Amazon's largest tributary -- in Brazil (pdf)

report seeks to critically evaluate the current situation regarding choices about water, food and ecosystems and to provide policy relevant recommendations on the way forward (pdf)

covers aspects of water development and management in both industrialized and Third World countries

the U.S. EPA provides an overview of the potential effects of climate change on water resources and the Nation’s clean water and safe drinking water programs and describes specific actions the National Water Program will take to adapt program implementation in light of climate change (pdf)

provides latest environmental news from Reuters News Service

a report from WWF's "Dam Right" campaign that analyses dam constructions effects upon freshwater ecosystems (pdf)

WWF examines the potential role of protected areas in helping to maintain water supply to major cities (pdf)

the daily journal of life in and around water; updated daily with news of the oceans, animals and the interaction of life in and around water

2008 Global Corruption Report which documents some of the reasons for inadequate access to safe drinking water across the globe

current-news product-oriented publication for the water and wastewater industry