Water Efficiency Campaign set To prevent misuse of water in homesworkplaces and industries, the establishment of legal infrastructure, and modern irrigation methods in Agriculture and education public consciousness of water consumption in Turkey.
the campaign announcement It comes at a time when the country is experiencing significant “water stress” due to a shortage of Drinking water supply and total decrease in Dam reserves due to climate change.
According to the written statement made by the Ministry of Agriculture and forestry on Sunday, packing in The question will be executed out All over the country under the auspices of first Mrs. Emine Erdogan.
packing set to begin with Meeting at the Presidential Complex in The capital is Ankara on Jan 31.
the campaign Plans to cover all sectors of society, from farmers to industrialists, from students to housewives, and from private sector for everyone public The ministry’s statement referred to institutions and organizations out.
Water Efficiency Strategy and Action Plan Document also To be involved in the promotion meeting of the water efficiency campaign within framework of Adapting to a changing climate.
document to be made public It includes work to carry out to reduce water loss ratewhich is 33.54% currentlyto 25% by 2033 and 10% by 2040.
with scope of Action plan and measures such as use of geographical information systems remote Sensing and automation creation of Isolated subregions and recording of Unregistered services will be executed.
the plan also It aims to cover initiatives related to water availability and formulation of products to counter drought. Transmission and distribution systems set To convert to closed systems, it is planned to use modern irrigation methods.
Evapotranspiration is intended to be prevented by nighttime watering practicethus increasing the efficiency of agricultural irrigation.
K result of All of these practices aim to increase the efficiency of agricultural irrigation currently It stands at 49%, to 60% by 2030, 65% by 2050, 70% by 2070 and 75% by 2100.
within range of The action plan and the legal, administrative and technical infrastructure to increase water efficiency will be strengthened in Industry. In addition, by expanding the level of recycling of Water used, clean production techniques and will be applied up to 50% of The water will be restored.
In addition to training, information and awareness activities set to be accelerated to ensure Behavioral change in individual water use. In addition, the devices equipment And materials it will be developed to use Water efficiently, and it has use will be expanded. K resultThe average per capita water consumption per day, which is 146 liters, is intended to be gradual reduced to 100 liters by 2050.
Blue Gediz Action Plan, prepared by the Ministry to improve quantity and quality of water resources in Ged’s Basin, will also is being announced At the water efficiency mobilization promotion meeting.
water resources in It will be a good basin improved in quantitatively and qualitatively through the implementation of the action plan, and this is an example of An integrated approach to watershed management. In addition, the ministry’s statement stated that the level of goodness in The pelvis can be increased by reducing the destructive effects of Floods, droughts, protection of human health, biodiversity and ecosystem.
