MARCO MARCONE
Water Scarcity in Africa

Water scarcity in Africa is a dire situation, and is only getting worse. As Africa’s population continues to grow and climate change continues to rob the continent of the finite resource, it is predicted that by 2025, close to 230 million Africans will be facing water scarcity, and up to 460 million will be living in water-stressed areas.
Water scarcity describes the growing lack of access to water. There are two types of water scarcity: economic and physical.
Economic water scarcity refers to water being inaccessible because of institutional failings that include lack of planning, investment, and infrastructure. Physical scarcity is a byproduct of climate change, and includes droughts and changes in weather patterns.
Africa is dealing with both; because the continent’s population is increasing at a rapid rate, the demand for water will continue to grow and if there’s no planning and preparation to accommodate the needs of Africa’s people.

Author
Born in Rome in 1967, I have been using the film for over 30 years. From just 5 years migrated (almost) permanently to digital, I combine the journey with love for freedom and curiosity.
I never consider my pictures "stolen" but rather, donate. After all, by shooting with wide-angle lenses, theft would be impossible. I try to stay as close as possible to the subject, establishing a relationship that helps me to tell about reality as much as possible.

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