Water scarcity and stress

Mapping of water sources under stress and thus potentially unavailable as a water source either now or in the future. Consider indicators for change/improvement over time.

Strategic or operational?

Strategic.

Basemap, baseline or situational?

Baseline and situational.

When might it be produced?

As early as possible, after assessments and updated throughout.

Intended audience

WASH cluster, water engineers/specialists, logistics cluster.

Influence on humanitarian decisions

Provides water context for response, identifying evolving needs, gaps and associated resource and logistic requirements.

Methods

Series of updated thematic maps with indication of improvements and erosion of situation. Consider using JMP service ladder categories and colours.

Data

• See description

Resources

https://mapaction.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/prepcircle/pages/13440516179/EPC+Report+WASH