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For the sixth year running, the annual Global Risks report has rated water crises as being among the top five global risks in terms of impact. The 2018 report covers more risks than ever, but pays particular attention to four key areas: environmental degradation, cybersecurity breaches, economic

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FONA über die Auftaktkonferenz: "Mit einer Konferenz ist am 12. und 13. September in Karlsruhe die neue Fördermaßnahme „Globale Ressource Wasser" (GRoW) des Bundesministeriums für Bildung und Forschung (BMBF) an den Start gegangen. Mehr als 150 Expertinnen und Experten trafen sich im Zentrum für