Water Scarcity and the Need for Water Conservation and Management

Water is a basic human need for every individual. Recent global experience shows it is highly essential for food security.

However, water sources are becoming scarce or polluted, especially in the small island states. This situation should be considered seriously as it may affect their survival.

Water resources are being over-exploited to expand irrigated areas for dry-season agriculture.

In some areas, water is sufficiently available to meet the needs of the people. But, those areas still suffer from water scarcity due to bad quality of water.

The need of the hour is to conserve and manage our water resources:

• To safeguard ourselves from health hazards.
• To ensure food security, continuation of our livelihoods and productive activities.
• To prevent degradation of our natural ecosystems.