Reference overlay highlighting water features for use with layers related to the natural sciences.

World Hydro Reference

Each entry represents a geographic location where conflicts over water have occurred from 3000 BC to 2019 and information about each conflict. Events are categorized based on the use, impact, or effect that water had within the conflict.

Trigger: Water as a trigger or root cause of conflict, where there is a dispute over the control of water or water systems or where economic or physical access to water, or scarcity of water, triggers violence.

Weapon: Water as a weapon of conflict, where water resources, or water systems themselves, are used as a tool or weapon in a violent conflict.

Casualty: Water resources or water systems as a casualty of conflict, where water resources, or water systems, are intentional or incidental casualties or targets of violence.

Water Conflicts (3000 BC - present)

Each entry represents a geographic location where conflicts over water have occurred from 3000 BC to 2019 and information about each conflict. Events are categorized based on the use, impact, or effect that water had within the conflict. 

Trigger: Water as a trigger or root cause of conflict, where there is a dispute over the control of water or water systems or where economic or physical access to water, or scarcity of water, triggers violence.

Weapon: Water as a weapon of conflict, where water resources, or water systems themselves, are used as a tool or weapon in a violent conflict.

Casualty: Water resources or water systems as a casualty of conflict, where water resources, or water systems, are intentional or incidental casualties or targets of violence.

Locations Where Water Triggered Conflict (3000 BC - 2019)

Locations where croplands are located, and what their primary source for water is - irrigation or rainfall. Irrigation major areas refer to cropland irrigated by large reservoirs created by large and medium dams, barrages, and even large groundwater pumping. Irrigation minor areas refer to cropland irrigated by small reservoirs, irrigation tanks, open wells, and other minor irrigation.

Global Croplands and Watering Source

Percentage of working-age population employed in the agricultural sector (includes agriculture, hunting, forestry and fishing) for the year 2018.

2018 Employment in Agriculture (%)

Percentage of working-age population employed in the agricultural sector (includes agriculture, hunting, forestry and fishing) for the year 2017.

2017 Employment in Agriculture (%)

Percentage of working-age population employed in the agricultural sector (includes agriculture, hunting, forestry and fishing) for the year 2022.

2022 Employment in Agriculture (%)

Percentage of working-age population employed in the agricultural sector (includes agriculture, hunting, forestry and fishing) for the year 2021.

2021 Employment in Agriculture (%)

Percentage of working-age population employed in the agricultural sector (includes agriculture, hunting, forestry and fishing) for the year 1991.

1991 Employment in Agriculture (%)

Percentage of working-age population employed in the agricultural sector (includes agriculture, hunting, forestry and fishing) for the year 1992.

1992 Employment in Agriculture (%)

Percentage of working-age population employed in the agricultural sector (includes agriculture, hunting, forestry and fishing) for the year 1993.

1993 Employment in Agriculture (%)

Percentage of working-age population employed in the agricultural sector (includes agriculture, hunting, forestry and fishing) for the year 1994.

1994 Employment in Agriculture (%)

Percentage of working-age population employed in the agricultural sector (includes agriculture, hunting, forestry and fishing) for the year 1995.

1995 Employment in Agriculture (%)

Percentage of working-age population employed in the agricultural sector (includes agriculture, hunting, forestry and fishing) for the year 1996.

1996 Employment in Agriculture (%)

Percentage of working-age population employed in the agricultural sector (includes agriculture, hunting, forestry and fishing) for the year 1997.

1997 Employment in Agriculture (%)

Percentage of working-age population employed in the agricultural sector (includes agriculture, hunting, forestry and fishing) for the year 1998.

1998 Employment in Agriculture (%)

Percentage of working-age population employed in the agricultural sector (includes agriculture, hunting, forestry and fishing) for the year 1999.

1999 Employment in Agriculture (%)

Percentage of working-age population employed in the agricultural sector (includes agriculture, hunting, forestry and fishing) for the year 2000.

2000 Employment in Agriculture (%)

Percentage of working-age population employed in the agricultural sector (includes agriculture, hunting, forestry and fishing) for the year 2001.

2001 Employment in Agriculture (%)

Percentage of working-age population employed in the agricultural sector (includes agriculture, hunting, forestry and fishing) for the year 2002.

2002 Employment in Agriculture (%)

Percentage of working-age population employed in the agricultural sector (includes agriculture, hunting, forestry and fishing) for the year 2003.

2003 Employment in Agriculture (%)

Percentage of working-age population employed in the agricultural sector (includes agriculture, hunting, forestry and fishing) for the year 2004.

2004 Employment in Agriculture (%)

Percentage of working-age population employed in the agricultural sector (includes agriculture, hunting, forestry and fishing) for the year 2005.

2005 Employment in Agriculture (%)

Percentage of working-age population employed in the agricultural sector (includes agriculture, hunting, forestry and fishing) for the year 2006.

2006 Employment in Agriculture (%)

Percentage of working-age population employed in the agricultural sector (includes agriculture, hunting, forestry and fishing) for the year 2007.

2007 Employment in Agriculture (%)

Percentage of working-age population employed in the agricultural sector (includes agriculture, hunting, forestry and fishing) for the year 2008.

2008 Employment in Agriculture (%)

Percentage of working-age population employed in the agricultural sector (includes agriculture, hunting, forestry and fishing) for the year 2009.

2009 Employment in Agriculture (%)

Percentage of working-age population employed in the agricultural sector (includes agriculture, hunting, forestry and fishing) for the year 2010.

2010 Employment in Agriculture (%)

Percentage of working-age population employed in the agricultural sector (includes agriculture, hunting, forestry and fishing) for the year 2011.

2011 Employment in Agriculture (%)

Percentage of working-age population employed in the agricultural sector (includes agriculture, hunting, forestry and fishing) for the year 2012.

2012 Employment in Agriculture (%)

Percentage of working-age population employed in the agricultural sector (includes agriculture, hunting, forestry and fishing) for the year 2013.

2013 Employment in Agriculture (%)

Percentage of working-age population employed in the agricultural sector (includes agriculture, hunting, forestry and fishing) for the year 2014.

2014 Employment in Agriculture (%)

Percentage of working-age population employed in the agricultural sector (includes agriculture, hunting, forestry and fishing) for the year 2015.

2015 Employment in Agriculture (%)

Percentage of working-age population employed in the agricultural sector (includes agriculture, hunting, forestry and fishing) for the year 2016.

2016 Employment in Agriculture (%)

Percentage of working-age population employed in the agricultural sector (includes agriculture, hunting, forestry and fishing) for the year 2020.

2020 Employment in Agriculture (%)

Percentage of working-age population employed in the agricultural sector (includes agriculture, hunting, forestry and fishing) for the year 2019.

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