Exploring The Competing Uses Of Water In The Context Of Climate Variability And Change In The Lawra District

ABSTRACT A highly diverse set of user groups depend on freshwater resources and services for domestic use, agricultural and industrial purposes as well as ecosystem functioning. Many freshwater supply sources are already over allocated, suffer degraded water quality, and are often not in sufficient condition to support life. The steps towards poverty reduction that targets sustainable development will be jeopardized if improved water resources management and effective storage measures are not instituted. A mixed method survey was conducted in four randomly selected communities in the Lawra Di…