World Water Policy, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 10(4), С. 1243 - 1269
Опубликована: Окт. 26, 2024
Abstract This research paper examines the impact of water scarcity on agricultural output in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. It highlights increasing global and its consequences, including prevalence water‐stressed areas adverse effects human health economic sectors. The focuses GCC region, known for desertification, exacerbated by climate change pollution. study aims to investigate relationship between stress levels productivity, evaluating freshwater withdrawals, fertilizer consumption, methane emissions crop production. Additionally, it explores connection net national income per capita. By addressing these questions, contributes understanding implications food security sustainability. utilizes data from World Bank analyze production countries 2001 2020, shedding light influence landscapes. efforts made enhance security, strategic investments lands bilateral agreements. also discusses challenges faced specific within such as Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Kuwait, terms constraints. Overall, provides insights into complexities emphasizing need sustainable solutions ensure stability.
Язык: Английский