carbon sinks (Nelleman et al, 2009). However, loss of these ecosystems, or overburdening through poor management of water and wastewater compromises the integrity of these ecosystems and the services they provide. Resulting in, con- tamination of fish stocks, algae blooms, a rise in dead zones
Water desalination Water desalination
Desalination capacity Thousand of cubic metres per day
Desalination capacity Thousand of cubic metres per day
5 000 5 000
United States
United States
4 000 4 000
3 000 3 000
2 000 2 000
Mexico Mexico
1 000 1 000
0
Note: only countries with more than 70 000 cubic metres per day are shown. 0
Figure 18: Desalination is an increasingly important practice to secure clean water in a number of countries. Monitoring is key to minimize negative impacts on the ecosystem.
Note: only countries with more than 70 000 cubic metres per day are shown.
Sources: Pacific Institute, The World’s Water, 2009. Sources: Pacific Institute, The World’s Water, 2009.
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Netherland Antilles
Netherland Antilles
Chile Chile
Atlantic Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
UAE UAE
along the coasts, and subsequent loss of livelihoods and food security. The continued provision of these services requires management that will support healthy and functioning eco- systems, not just in the marine environment, but in the entire watershed.
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia
UK Netherlands Italy
UK Netherlands Italy
Spain Spain
Algeria Algeria
Libya Libya
Israel Israel
Egypt Egypt
South Africa South Africa
Iraq
Iran Iran
Qatar Kuwait Russia
Iraq KuwaitQatar Bahrain
Bahrain
Oman Oman
KazakhstanRussia Kazakhstan
India India
Indian Ocean
Indian Ocean
South Korea
South Korea
Singapore Singapore
Hong Kong Hong Kong
Japan Japan
Taiwan Taiwan
Indonesia Indonesia
Pacific Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Australia Australia
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