Global water crisis

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The arctic habitat of animals such as the walrus are believed to be threatened by global warming (Keystone) Keystone

Massive flooding devastated large parts of Mozambique in 2001 (Keystone) Keystone

The Aral Sea in Kazakhstan was dramatically reduced after too much water was diverted for cotton irrigation (Keystone) Keystone

A lingering drought in Northern Israel turned a lake in the Hula Valley into a puddle (Keystone) Keystone

Poor water quality, such as here in India's Yamuna river, is a serious threat to human health (Keystone) Keystone

Many people around the world, such as these children lining up for fresh water in Honduras, often do not have access to safe drinking water (Keystone) Keystone

In Lebanon's north, people quench their thirst with water piped from the country's south (Keystone) Keystone

International water conflicts are on the increase. These workers are building a new pipeline near the Lebanese border with Israel (Keystone) Keystone

The basic needs of the world's dry regions, such as here in Afghanistan, can only be met through better water distribution Keystone

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The UN says 700 million people in 43 countries are affected by water scarcity.