World Water Week 2022
“Conserve Water, Save a million Lives!” “Save Water!” “Drip, Drop, Drip, Drop, This Clock Must Stop!” “Save water, Live green!” We have been hearing and reading these slogans for a long time now. Moreover, the number of slogans has been increasing. Why? Over two billion people live in countries where the water supply is inadequate. Half of the world’s population could be living in areas facing water scarcity by as early as 2025. By 2040, roughly 1 in 4 children worldwide will be living in areas of extremely high water stress. These UN reports about water scarcity around the globe are alarming but we still are not taking decisive actions to address the water crisis. Already, 1 in every 10 people does not have clean and safe water to drink, but the time is not far when may be, 1 in every 5 people will not have access to safe water . The United Nations is on its toes taking powerful actions to fight the water crisis. ...