The dataset contains 2021 data on cities' water security risks, reported by cities through the CDP-ICLEI Unified Reporting System in response to question 14.2a ("Please identify the risks to your city’s water security as well as the timescale and level of risk.") in the 2021 Cities questionnaire. View cities questionnaire guidance at https://www.cdp.net/en/guidance/guidance-for-cities. Please contact [email protected] if you have any questions.

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