On the Global Water Crisis: A Taxonomy of Human–Water Challenges

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Paulina Raniecka (Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam) Nikolas Galli (Polytechnic University of Milan)

On the Global Water Crisis

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A Taxonomy of Human–Water Challenges

Paulina Raniecka (Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam), Nikolas Galli (Polytechnic University of Milan), Camilla Govoni (Polytechnic University of Milan) , Maria Cristina Rulli (Polytechnic University of Milan)

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English

Cambridge University Press
02 April 2026

Sociology; Earth sciences; Drought & water supply; Sustainability; Environmental science, engineering & technology

Series: Elements of Sustainability: Science, Policy, Practice

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The threat of an impending global water crisis has proliferated across water governance literature in the recent decades. However, defining the nature of this global water crisis remains a challenge, as a plethora of problems fall under this term. Simultaneously, contemporary waterscapes are hard to navigate due to the interconnected and wicked nature of water issues. Thus, to unravel this complex picture, it is fundamental to be reflexive about how water problems are identified, defined, and addressed. Conducting a systematic literature review and applying a constant comparison method, this Element identifies nine key human-water problématiques. Additionally, the analysis traces co-occurrences between diverse problématiques and their conceptual sub-clusters. Based on exhaustive literature, a reflection on the complex issue of 'what solutions?' is elaborated. Lastly, contributions to the ontological question of what a water problem is are offered, indicating a transition beyond an understanding of water issues as solely tangible.

By: Paulina Raniecka (Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam), Nikolas Galli (Polytechnic University of Milan), Camilla Govoni (Polytechnic University of Milan), Maria Cristina Rulli (Polytechnic University of Milan), Sergio Villamayor-Tomas (Autonomous University of Barcelona)
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Weight: 273g
ISBN: 9781009658812
ISBN 10: 1009658816
Series: Elements of Sustainability: Science, Policy, Practice
Pages: 74
Publication Date: 02 April 2026
Audience: College/higher education , Further / Higher Education
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active