World Water Day

Renewable water availability per person has continued to decline by a further 7 per cent over the past decade, while pressure on already scarce freshwater resources is increasing in several regions, according to the 2025 AQUASTAT Water Data Snapshot released by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). The update provides a global overview of how water availability and use are evolving, presenting new data on irrigation, efficiency, and water stress reported through the 2024 AQUASTAT cycle. Renewable water refers to freshwater that is naturally replenished through the hydrologic cycle, which includes evaporation, condensation, and precipitation. The latest figures show that some regions - particularly Northern Africa and Western Asia - continue to operate under extremely limited freshwater endowments. Countries such as Kuwait and Qatar rank among the lowest renewable water resources per person worldwide. Freshwater withdrawals have also increased in several r...

The  Access to clean water and sanitation (WASH) is a fundamental human right and a global priority , yet billions still lack it, facing severe health risks like diarrhea and diseases from unsafe water, leading to preventable deaths, especially in low-income communities. Major efforts by organizations like the UN-Water, WHO, and UNICEF focus on Improving Water infrastructure (piped water, solar pumps), promoting hygiene education (handwashing), and ensuring safe, available, and affordable water , with progress seen but significant gaps remaining, especially for vulnerable populations. Clean water is a right, not a privilege . Yet, billions of people around the world lack access to safe drinking water and sanitation — and the climate emergency is making things worse. We can all be part of the solution. Simple steps in our daily lives can make a big difference: Take shorter showers Avoid over-watering plants Reduce food waste