The study also expects major benefits from technology by 2030, but warned that climate change posed serious challenges.
With a growing population and rising incomes, the planet’s demand for water, food and energy will grow by 35, 40 and 50 percent respectively by 2030.
“We are not necessarily headed into a world of scarcities, but leaders will need to act to avert such a future,” said Christopher Kojm, the council’s chairman.
Additional reporting by William Lowther
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