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Introduction
Desalination : A sector growing exponentially, driven by declining water resources
The prospects of water stress make the increase in demand for desalinated water inevitable
An issue of sovereignty and tensions
Very strong growth in desalination activities in the MENA region
Desalination costs have been falling over the last ten years
A wide variety of industrial players, led by Europe
Different types of installations meet different needs
French and European players are very present and integrated in local markets
Asian and local players are growing
Future prospects in view of the water and environmental crises
The Climate and Biodiversity Challenge of Desalination
Technological improvements and the decarbonization of energy supply
The urgent need to rationalize desalinated water demand
Desalination as a last resort for states in crisis
Conclusion