charm made as dearth rises
17 October 2023 at 06:51 PUBLISHED
More action is needed to address the risk of water lack and put better water management systems in place throughout the region, according to Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, an FAO Special Goodwill Ambassador for the Asia-Pacific.
At the Asia-Pacific World Food Day Observances held at the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization’s ( FAO ) headquarters in Bangkok on Monday, Her Royal Highness made an appeal as a special guest of honor.
Almost 2.5 billion people reside in water-stressed nations now. As water becomes less accessible, competition over this valuable resource makes the issue more pressing. However, she added,” it is essential to produce more food for the expanding populace of our region.
A call to action has been issued. No one should be left behind. We need to start managing and sharing our water more properly. With less waters, we may produce more food. The lady continued,” And we must make sure that fluids is distributed evenly so that everyone has access to food safety.
Authorities in water asset management have issued a warning that the competition for access to fresh water in the Asia-Pacific area is getting worse. They claim that this could have serious repercussions for the region’s sizable agricultural sector and, in the end, could obstruct the normal and reasonably priced access to food for millions of residents.
About 90 % of water is used for agricultural purposes in the Asia-Pacific area, which is significantly more than the 75 % consumed globally. More than 90 % of the country’s population now faces an impending water crisis, and three-quarters of its water supply is insecure.
Water supplies are declining, as well as a rapid increase in water waste and the effects of climate change, while water demand is rising due to population and economic growth, urbanization, and need for more water-intensive agricultural products.
During the show’s opening remarks, Jong-Jin Kim, Assistant Director-General and FAO Regional Representative for Asia and the Pacific, said,” We know that ensuring the responsible use and access to our beautiful freshwater sources is key to achieving the entire 2030 agenda for green development.”
” However, we have strayed far from the truth in that respect. He claimed that the rate of water lack is alarmingly rising.