Nourish and Flourish: Water Solutions to Feed 10 Billion People on a Livable Planet

Nourish and Flourish: Water Solutions to Feed 10 Billion People on a Livable Planet https://www.worldbank.org/en/publication/nourish-and-flourish-water-solutions-to-feed-10-billion-people-on-a-livable-planet 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.