Water Footprint and Virtual Water Trade of Brazil

• Published in: Water (Basel) Vol. 8; no. 11; p. 517
• Main Authors: da Silva, Vicente, de Oliveira, Sonaly, Hoekstra, Arjen, Dantas Neto, José, Campos, João, Braga, Célia, de Araújo, Lincoln, Aleixo, Danilo, de Brito, José, de Souza, Márcio, de Holanda, Romildo
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Basel MDPI AG 01.11.2016
• Subjects: Agricultural commodities; Agricultural production; Exports; Food; International trade; national consumption; trade; water footprint; water scarcity; Water shortages; Brazil; Netherlands; Singapore; Latin America; ANE, Europe; ASW, Brazil

Freshwater scarcity has increased at an alarming rate worldwide; improved water management plays a vital role in increasing food production and security. This study aims to determine the water footprint of Brazil's national food consumption, the virtual water flows associated with international...