Hoekstra's most recent book explores the full water footprint of consumer goods. It guides governments, companies, investors and consumers on how to reduce water footprints where necessary. An inspiring must-read for everyone interested in sustainable, efficient and equitable water use.
The book critically examines the relationship between globalization and sustainable water management. It explores the impact of international trade on local water depletion and pollution, explores the water footprints of nations, and identifies “water dependent” regions.
In this innovative text, the author employs an integrated and explorative model approach to develop perspective-based water scenarios in the context of future population growth, economic and technological development, land use changes and global warming.