Feeding a global population of 10 billion by 2050 sustainably will depend on how countries balance food production with water resources. Today’s global food systems leave major opportunities untapped in water-rich regions, yet deplete resources where water is scarce.
Drawing on geospatial analysis, household data, and country experience, Nourish and Flourish introduces a new framework linking water availability, food production, and trade to inform country-level decision making. It shows that when food production aligns with water realities, the same land and water can deliver better results – raising yields, improving livelihoods, creating jobs, and reducing pressure on the environment.