Technology Layer
Atmospheric Water Harvesting

Atmospheric water harvesters, powered by abundant clean energy, capture moisture from air and supply dry regions with resilient freshwater.

Dry regions become more resilient, reducing drought vulnerability and expanding the possibilities for settlement, agriculture, and restoration.

Timeframe
2078 - 2095
Layer
Technology Layer
Impact
very high
Maturity
regional scale deployment

Signals

  • High-efficiency water harvesting works in arid climates
  • Fusion and solar hybrid grids power atmospheric water systems
  • Regional water networks combine harvested water with desalination and recycling

Implications

  • More stable dry-region communities
  • Lower dependence on depleted aquifers
  • Expanded climate restoration in arid landscapes
Large-scale atmospheric water harvesting towers supplying dry regions