* The WWDR is the one and only joint UN publication on freshwater resources and, consequently, is the most comprehensive and the most authoritative.


* Provides an authoritative assessment of the world’s progress towards water-related development goals set out by the Millennium Declaration and the International Decade for Action: Water for Life.


* The third WWDR takes a new approach and conceptual framework to its assessment of global freshwater resources.


The United Nations World Water Development Report, published every three years, is a comprehensive review providing an authoritative picture of the state of the world’s freshwater resources. It offers best practices as well as in-depth theoretical analyses to help stimulate ideas and actions for better stewardship in the water sector. It is the only report of its kind, resulting from the collaboration and contributions of the 26 UN agencies, commissions, program, funds, secretariats and conventions that have a significant role in addressing global water concerns.


This two volume set is comprised of the main book (which includes a CD-Rom) and separate volume of Case Studies. Published jointly with UNESCO