By covering a broad range of topics, including both natural and human-induced causes of water scarcity, the socioeconomic impacts, as well as essential policy and governance frameworks, Global Water Scarcity presents a holistic view of global water supply and demand. It also covers critical topics such as geogenic contaminants and restoration measures, all of which are relevant for understanding and addressing the multifaceted nature of global water scarcity. The book also outlines potential solutions, through technical innovation as well as adaptation in human and agricultural water use and concludes with a selection of successful case studies of sustainable management of water resources through small-scale as well as large-scale measures.