Wealthy nations are facing a water crisis mirroring the one experienced by drought-plagued poor countries,

climate change, drought and loss of natural wetlands that store water, along with mismanagement of freshwater resources, pollution, and overconsumption by industry, agriculture and big cities are stripping supplies.

the crisis is best tackled first by conservation of natural resources.

Addressing Australia's national water crisis is an urgent task.

we have never really valued water. Our water supplies have been taken for granted, over-allocated, under-valued and misdirected.

My view is that water and climate change are integrally linked.

Addressing our water crisis requires taking action on climate change - practical immediate action and long-term vision on both water security and climate change.

It highlights the importance of community education

Pricing water to reflect its finite nature is essential.

clearer national goals targeting river health, water recycling and water quality.