This paper deals with the construction, decomposition and comparison of water footprint time series in 40 countries and … the possible causes behind the time evolution of water footprints in the various countries. We notice that the physical … and economic impact of economic growth on water resources has been significantly lower than what it could have been, for …

agriculture entails a lower demand for water, counteracting the additional demand for water coming from tourists and bringing … about a lower water consumption overall. …

The concept of virtual water refers to the volume of water used in the production of a commodity or a service. The … that ameliorate local water deficits in the MENA region and elsewhere. Since its inception, the virtual water concept has … inspired a flourishing literature on how to address global water resource scarcity vis-à-vis commodity production and …