Future changes in freshwater availability are a major concern in the context of climate change regardless of whether one lives in the middle of an enormous continent or on a tiny island. (usclivar.org)
Future changes in freshwater availability are likely to affect sustainable development across the world. (bbc.com)
In addition, sea - level rise is projected to extend areas of salinisation of groundwater and estuaries, resulting in a decrease of freshwater availability for humans and ecosystems in coastal areas. (mediamatters.org)