17nntv5r5i_freshwater_guide_1.25.22-b90b057b533568c5.pdf

The document highlights that less than 1% of the world's water is drinkable and accessible, with one in three people currently lacking safe drinking water. It emphasizes the role of agriculture in consuming 70% of global freshwater and provides actionable advice for home and office water conservation, such as installing high-efficiency fixtures and planting native vegetation. The guide also introduces WWF's corporate water stewardship program, which helps businesses assess water risk and implement sustainable practices in key river basins worldwide.

• Freshwater availability is severely limited and under threat, with less than 1% of global water being drinkable and accessible. Current trends suggest that by 2025, two thirds of the global population may experience water shortages.
• Agriculture is the primary driver of freshwater consumption, accounting for 70% of freshwater use globally. The document notes the high water intensity of specific products, such as an 8 oz. cup of coffee requiring 36.9 gallons of water to produce.
• Water-related health risks are extreme, with diseases resulting from unsafe water causing more annual deaths than all forms of violence, including war.
• WWF employs a holistic approach to river health by collaborating with governments, businesses, international financial institutions, and communities. This includes a corporate water stewardship program designed to help companies assess water risk and implement better practices in key river basins globally.

APA

WWF International (n.d.). 17nntv5r5i_freshwater_guide_1.25.22-b90b057b533568c5.pdf. https://www.worldwildlife.org/documents/1124/17nntv5r5i_Freshwater_Guide_1.25.22_.pdf

Chicago

WWF International. 17nntv5r5i_freshwater_guide_1.25.22-b90b057b533568c5.pdf. n.d. https://www.worldwildlife.org/documents/1124/17nntv5r5i_Freshwater_Guide_1.25.22_.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{wwfinternationalnd17nntv5r5ifreshwaterguide12522b90b057b533568c5pdf, author = {{WWF International}}, title = {{17nntv5r5i\_freshwater\_guide\_1.25.22-b90b057b533568c5.pdf}}, institution = {WWF International}, url = {https://www.worldwildlife.org/documents/1124/17nntv5r5i_Freshwater_Guide_1.25.22_.pdf}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }