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Introduction to Week 3

Watch Professor Isabelle Durance introduce what is going to be covered in Week 3 of The Challenge of Global Water Security.

In this video, Professor Steve Ormerod introduces the topics for this week.

First, we’ll be exploring water infrastructure and freshwater ecosystems.

Then we’ll look at some of the ways that the climate and demographic change impact on water security, including new sources of pollution.

Over to you

  • Is urbanisation increasing in your country or region?
  • If so, what impact do you think it will have on your water supply?

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