%T Global water supply and demand trends point towards rising water insecurity %A Mervyn Piesse %I Future Directions International %D 2020 %K Groundwater, %K Fresh water, %K Water conservation, %K Water security, %K Water supply %U https://apo.org.au/node/276976 %X This report argues that water conservation is the best option to reduce rising water stress, but is not viable in many instances. Other options, such as desalination, managed aquifer recharge and water recycling could reduce pressure on water sources, but are unlikely to prevent an increase in global water insecurity. %9 Report