Every year, on November 19, we observe World Toilet Day, an initiative by the United Nations aimed at raising awareness about a pressing and often overlooked issue: the lack of access to safe sanitation. This year, the theme, “Toilets: A Place for Peace,” highlights the crucial connection between proper sanitation and human dignity, health, and sustainable development.
Despite 70% of available freshwater being dedicated to agriculture, climate change, growing demand, and poor management have jeopardized the availability of this resource, directly affecting global food security.
The use of reclaimed water for wildfires is one of the most promising and beneficial applications of this resource. In fire-prone areas, especially during dry seasons, access to large quantities of water is essential to effectively control and extinguish fires.
Through well-designed and efficiently implemented regulatory frameworks, we can protect our water resources, ensure their equitable and sustainable use, and guarantee that all human beings have access to drinking water and sanitation. In this regard, to face the challenges of the present and future, water management must be a priority on political agendas at the local, national, and global levels.
Tourism is one of the most dynamic and fastest-growing economic sectors worldwide. However, to fully harness its benefits, it is essential to address the challenges it faces in relation to water. Through careful planning, sustainable management, and the promotion of responsible practices, tourism can become a true driver of progress and well-being for communities around the world.
Our relationship with oceans urgently needs to change, as the efforts made so far have only scratched the surface. It is time to “awaken new depths” and to promote widespread support for the oceans. In this regard, Almar Water Solutions joins the United Nations in reminding us of the crucial role the oceans play in our lives on World Oceans Day, June 8.
The projected increase in the world’s population will mean a greater demand for water for agriculture, industry, and domestic consumption. Therefore, it is necessary to find innovative solutions that allow us to optimize water management and make more efficient use of our water resources.
Water is a recurring component in painting, architecture, and literature, often serving as the inspiration for many great artists. Water has not escaped the artistic gaze, as the relationship between water and art is as old as humanity itself.
Water management can either create peace or trigger conflicts. On this World Water Day, we join the United Nations in highlighting water as a guarantor of prosperity and international peace, as access to water is linked to current global security.