IB ESS — Topic 4.2

Water access, use and security

Topic 4.2 examines global patterns of water availability, the concept of water stress and scarcity, and the social and economic dimensions of water security. Students evaluate water management strategies and analyse case studies of water conflicts and solutions.

Sub-topics in Topic 4.2

4.2.1Freshwater availability and distribution4.2.2Water use by sector4.2.3Water scarcity and security4.2.4Water management strategies4.2.5Water conflicts and cooperation

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