The causes of the onset and intensification of the fresh water deficit are considered, it is shown that in the middle of the third decade of the 21st century this deficit will inevitably take on a global scale and cause a restructuring of the global economy. The sectors of water-intensive products, water-saving and water protection technologies will accelerate on the world market, while the water markets will remain mainly basin-wide due to a sharp jump in the cost of transporting water when crossing the borders of the basins. Russia has enormous freshwater resources, the use of which will allow developing export-oriented production of various types of water-intensive products and not only respond to the need of the world community, but also ensure quality economic growth in the country.
Topics: Environment, IWRM, Transboundary Water Management,
Keywords:
Environment, IWRM, Transboundary water issues,