Water challenges are most obvious in developing nations, but they affect every country on earth. Experts predict that by 2025, nearly two-thirds of the world's population will be water-stressed. Many sources of fresh water will be under additional strain from climate change and population growth.
水构成的挑战在发展中国家最为明显，但对地球上每一个国家都产生影响。专家预计，到2025年全世界近2/3的人口将面临用水紧张的情况。很多淡水资源将因气候变化和人口增长受到更多的制约。
We need to work together to leverage the efforts of other nations, the international community, and partners in the nonprofit and private sectors. There are a number of areas where science and technological innovation can make a huge impact. We need to make sure that the work we do on water issues is not just of the moment, but truly does stand the test of time.
我们需要共同努力，汇集其他国家、国际社会及非营利和民间部门伙伴的力量。在一系列领域，科学和技术发明可以产生巨大的影响。我们需要保证，我们为解决水问题进行的工作不仅只满足一时之需，而且真正经得起时间的考验。
