Careers in water – The importance of water for jobs

Abstract

Water Kidz Water influences every aspect of our lives, but few people realise just how important water is to jobs – water is not only central to human survival and the environment, it is also important for the economy. Today, almost half of the world’s workers – that is 1.5 billion people – work in water-related sectors and nearly all jobs depend on water and those that ensures its safe delivery. It is estimated that 95% of jobs in the agriculture sector, 30% of jobs in the industry sector, and 10% of jobs in the services sector are heavily dependent on water. Further, worldwide, some of the most water-intensive sectors employ great number of people: 22 million in food and drink (with 40% women), 20 million in chemical, pharmaceutical, and rubber and tyres, as well as 18 million in electronics. Water supply and wastewater facilities employ about 80% of the workers in the water industry.

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