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Lessons from Cape Town, Beira and Lima Water is important element for socioeconomic growth, healthy habitats, and human survival itself, and it is at the heart of sustainable development. It is essential to the development and protection of a wide range of human benefits and services, reducing global disease burdens and improving population health, welfare, and productivity. Agriculture is by far the most water-intensive sector, accounting for 70% of all water withdrawals, this figure varies greatly between countries. Rainfed agriculture is the most common agricultural production method in the world, but its current productivity is only about half of what it could be with optimal agricultural management. Water demand is shared by industry and electricity, accounting for 20% of total demand. In comparison to less-developed countries, where agriculture dominates, more developed countries have a much higher proportion of freshwater withdrawals for industry. Industry faces a variety of cha...

Written by: Vrinda Panpalia Compiled and Edited by: Rebecca Shibu The world’s population has doubled in the last 40 years, and water consumption has quadrupled. Foreseeing the future, by 2050, 1 in 5 developing countries will face water shortages . And, the shortage would lead to a consequent water stressed globe. The World Resources Institute observed that India with a number of its neighboring countries ranked in the top 50 for the world's most water stressed countries projected for 2040. In light of this, the road ahead is a tough one and only conscious measures can bring the required change. World Water Day is a United Nations initiative aimed at raising awareness about the importance of water and encouraging people to take action to address the emerging water crisis. The day focuses on the importance of fresh water and advocates for the sustainable management of freshwater resources. World Water Day is also used to highlight required improvements for access to water, sanitat...