The purpose of this document is to show how sustainable ecosystems, explicitly including agro-ecosystems, are essential for water management and food production. This document provides background evidence illustrating the three-way interdependence between ecosystems, water and food security, demonstrating how ecosystem management can be improved to ensure water availability and to avoid future food crises.
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