Open AccessWater Crisis in Making in Iran
Author(s) -
Shahrzad Khatibi,
Hasrat Arjjumend
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
grassroots journal of natural resources
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2581-6853
DOI - 10.33002/nr2581.6853.02034
Subject(s) - arid , water resources , water scarcity , agriculture , climate change , crisis management , population , natural resource economics , water resource management , politics , business , development economics , geography , political science , environmental science , economics , geology , oceanography , ecology , demography , paleontology , biology , law , sociology , archaeology
Iran is located in an arid and semi-arid region and is currently facing a serious water crisis. The climate change, droughts and political and economic problems are believed to have aggravated the water crisis. As a result, management solutions to resolve the water crisis are critically important. This paper discusses the current status of water resources in Iran and the root causes of water crisis, including population growth, inefficient agriculture, concurrent droughts and mismanagement of available water. If Iran wants to survive, it must prioritize water resources management in the country.
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