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A joint study by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and World Resources Institute analyzing the condition of global agroecosystems, finding that food production growth has occurred at the expense of biodiversity, water quality, carbon storage, and soil health.

The World Resources Institute report examines the reciprocal relationship between water and energy supplies, highlighting how water scarcity threatens energy production and how energy-intensive water treatment is required to meet growing water demands.

This guide from WWF South Africa encourages community cooperation and collective action to manage extreme water scarcity, arguing that individual stockpiling is insufficient for long-term resilience.

This fact sheet by WWF South Africa examines water crises in several global cities to provide insights for Cape Town. It details the causes of water stress—ranging from lack of planning and infrastructure decay to climate-driven droughts—and evaluates the effectiveness of short-term responses versus long-term resilience strategies like demand management and supply diversification.

This report presents the thematic analysis of an anonymous online survey conducted by WWF South Africa to understand citizen perspectives on groundwater use, regulation, and information needs in Cape Town. Based on responses from 74 participants, the document explores motivations for borehole installation, the perceived need for regulation to prevent over-abstraction, and recommendations for a public information dashboard.

This fact sheet from WWF South Africa explains the concept of 'Day Zero' in the context of a severe drought in the Western Cape, detailing the triggers for this state, the resulting restrictions on water access, and practical measures for residents to reduce water consumption.

This WWF South Africa fact sheet explains the concept of 'Day Zero' in Cape Town, describing it as the point when municipal water supplies are insufficient to maintain normal services and taps are closed. It outlines the projected impacts on residents, businesses, and health, while providing specific water-saving guidelines to delay the onset of this crisis.