Water Resources Management in Mexico

Water Resources Management In Mexico

Water resources management is a significant challenge for Mexico. Furthermore, water management is imposing a heavy cost to the economy. The arid northwest and central regions contain 77% of Mexico's population and generate 87% of the gross domestic product (GDP). By contrast, the poorer southern regions have abundant water resources ;however, surface and groundwater are overexploited and polluted thus leading to an insufficient water availability to support economic development and environmental sustainability. The country has in place a system of water resources management that includes both central (federal) and decentralized (basin and local) institutions.

Read more about Water Resources Management In Mexico:  Water Management History and Recent Developments, Water Resources Management By Sector, Water Pricing, Cost Recovery and Subsidies, Water-related Risks, Potential Climate Change Impacts, External Cooperation, See Also

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