South Africa

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Environmental overview

A water-scarce country with a coal-dominated power system and exceptional biodiversity, including the Cape Floristic Region.

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Water

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01WaterSeverity: HighCape TownDrought and municipal water security in Cape TownThe 2015-2018 drought brought the city close to shutting off its municipal supply.3 causes · 3 impacts · 3 solutions · 2 sources

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CityCape TownA Mediterranean-climate city that came close to running out of municipal water during the 2015-2018 drought, and now plans around long-term supply variability.

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