In 2025, the world will have 3 billion people lacking drinking water
World experts warn that by 2025, there will be 3 billion people (accounting for 46% of the world population) suffering from water shortages.
World experts warn that by 2025, there will be 3 billion people (accounting for 46% of the world population) suffering from water shortages.
Lack of domestic water is still a problem of the world - (Photo: cmfund.org) This warning is Professor Jan C. Schippers of the Institute of Water Education under the United Nations Science, Culture and Education Organization. (UNESCO) launched at the International Cities Cities Forum, opening October 12 in Xiamen City, Southeast China.
According to Mr. Schippers, the world currently has about 1 billion people facing difficulties due to lack of water, especially in the regions of North China, North Africa and East Asia. This situation has become more serious due to drought, environmental pollution, toxic waste and poor management.
Vice Minister of China Water Resources Hu Tuqi said China is in serious water shortage. More than 400 cities (accounting for nearly two-thirds of China's cities) are in shortage of water. Lack of water has caused China's agricultural output to drop by 35 billion kg per year and cause serious environmental problems.
Mr. Chua Thia-Eng, Director of the East Asia Sea Environmental Partnership Program (PEMSEA) stressed that to help overcome water shortages, all countries must implement effective policies. results on water, strict control of exploitation of groundwater resources and protection of sea and river.
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