Abstract

This dataset includes the results of the analysis of the impacts of identified water stress and vulnerabilities on different dimensions of food security and socio-economic development. The analysis builds on literature and public databases and reports. In particular, this dataset contains an extensive database that was collected selecting appropriate food security indicators from diverse sources (World Bank, FAOSTAT, FAO-AQUASTAT) and for all the countries in the Mediterranean covering a time period of 18 years from 1999 to 2017. It was used to assess the linkages between water and food security. This analysis can contribute to guide the evaluation of the risk of food insecurity with respect to water resources and potential impact on sustainable socio-economic development, and to prioritize actions in the fields of water resources management and food security. Potential users for this dataset include national policy-makers or other decision-makers involved in water management and planning, international and local cooperation organizations, and scientists. Quantitative and qualitative data were obtained from public data sources, international organizations, official statistics, and from literature review. Collected and generated data quality was contrasted upon literature and expert consultation.