The presentation will addresses water security, as a non-conventional security issue, in the GCC countries. It starts by illustrating and discussing the concept of water security, its multiple dimensions and measurement frameworks and the different quantitative indicators used, and their applicability to the conditions of the GCC countries. Then, the presentation will present the current status of water security in the GCC countries, identifies its main challenges and risks, and the main strategies and efforts made by the countries to overcome these challenges are described and analyzed. Finally, the presentation suggests the main areas of solution and strategic options required to achieve higher levels of water security and to ensure their sustainability in serving the development goals in the GCC countries.

Challenges for water security in the GCC countries

ACS Fall 2021

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