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Why ‘A New Vision for Water’ must consider the role of water for food security and economic growth

A profile picture of Dr Christopher Bowden. By Tim Foster and Christopher Bowden Filed Under: All posts, Environment, Science and Engineering Posted: June 2, 2026

Farming and food security, in the UK, is increasingly exposed to drought and water scarcity. Yet, the UK government’s White Paper, ‘A New Vision for Water’, treats farming primarily as a source of water pollution, not as a sector whose productive capacity is closely linked to water security. The White Paper promises a once-in-a-generation reform […]

Tagged With: food & agriculture, MERI, science & engineering, Sustainable Futures

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