Water Scarcity: Global Challenges, Local Solutions delivers a comprehensive examination of the causes, impacts, and remedies for water scarcity, uniting scientific, technological, social, and policy perspectives to address this urgent global issue. Organized into five sections, the book covers fundamental concepts, climate and geographic factors, and the many drivers of water scarcity—including overexploitation, pollution, urbanization, and governance gaps. It explores a wide range of innovative solutions, from rainwater and fog harvesting to advanced treatment technologies, nature-based strategies, and emerging monitoring tools. Through compelling case studies from Latin America, the Middle East, Sub-Saharan Africa, and the Asia-Pacific, the book highlights both challenges and successful local interventions. Ideal for students, researchers, policymakers, and water professionals, this essential resource equips readers with the multidisciplinary knowledge and practical strategies needed to promote sustainable water use and effective management at both local and global levels.

• Provides a multi-disciplinary approach on the problem of water scarcity by integrating scientific, technological, social, economic, and policy perspectives
• Offers diverse case studies from different regions to empower the reader to adapt successful practices to their own local challenges
• Includes diagrams, tables, summaries, and boxed highlights to enhance understanding and allow for quick reference, making the content more engaging and useful for both academics and practitioners