World Thematic Map | Water Resources, Use & Global Pressure | Atlas of the World, 10th Edition (711 × 559 mm) | Premium Finishes

A vital global perspective on one of the planet’s most precious resources, Fresh Water: Scarcity on the Rise reveals how water is distributed, used, and increasingly strained across the world. Published by National Geographic as part of the Atlas of the World, 10th Edition (Plate 8), this map translates complex hydrological data into a clear and compelling visual story.

From groundwater reserves to irrigation systems and drinking water access, it highlights the growing imbalance between supply, demand, and sustainability.

Why This Map Stands Out

A global view of water under pressure
Explores how freshwater resources are distributed—and where scarcity is increasing.

Data-rich and highly visual
Transforms complex water data into accessible, easy-to-understand mapping.

Atlas-level authority
Drawn from National Geographic’s flagship atlas—trusted, accurate, and beautifully designed.

Focus on real-world challenges
Highlights water use, access, and sustainability issues affecting billions.

A powerful and relevant wall map
Ideal for understanding one of the defining environmental issues of our time.

🗺️ What the Map Shows

• Global distribution of freshwater resources
• Patterns of water withdrawals by region and sector
• Locations and significance of groundwater reserves
• Extent and intensity of irrigation systems worldwide
• Access to safe drinking water across countries
• Measures of true water use and consumption pressures
• Regions facing increasing water scarcity and stress

📐 Size & Format

711 mm (W) × 559 mm (H)
Landscape orientation

A balanced format ideal for:

• Classrooms and university settings
• Offices and policy environments
• Home studies and workspaces
• Interiors focused on sustainability and global awareness

✨ Premium Finishes

🔨 Please allow up to 10 working days for professionally mounted hang-railed finishes.

📊 Specifications

🎯 Ideal For

• Students and educators of geography, environmental science, and sustainability
• Professionals in water management, agriculture, and policy
• Organisations focused on resource planning and global development
• Individuals interested in climate and environmental challenges
• Gift buyers seeking a thoughtful and informative map

💧 A Resource Under Strain

Fresh water is fundamental to life—yet increasingly scarce:

• Growing populations placing greater demand on limited supplies
• Agriculture and industry driving large-scale water use
• Groundwater reserves under pressure in many regions
• Unequal access to safe drinking water across the globe

This map captures that reality—revealing a world where water is both essential and increasingly contested.

🤝 Our Commitment

• Printed in Australia using archival-quality production
• Faithfully reproduced to preserve clarity and data accuracy
• Premium materials selected for durability and long-term display
• Each map is hand-checked before dispatch
• Carefully packaged for safe delivery

🚚 Delivery

• Paper, Laminated, Canvas (rolled): Dispatch within 1–2 business days
• Hang-Railed Maps: Made to order—allow up to 10 working days
• Packaging: Securely rolled in protective tubing

See the world through the lens of water—
a map that brings global scarcity and sustainability into sharp focus.

👉 Order now and add an essential environmental perspective to your wall.