to process global the threat of Water shortage, Turkey launched water efficiency campaign led first Mrs. Emine Erdogan on Tuesday.
Induction meeting for The “Water Consumption Rationalization Campaign” was held at the Presidency and the Cultural Center in Ankara. The meeting was attended by Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Fahit Kreshi, Minister of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change Murat Kurum and Minister of Industry and Technology Mustafa Varank.
Because of the gradual decrease in Precipitation and unconscious water consumption, our agricultural lands, wetlands, streams and groundwater resources facing threat of drought. for people and who We can’t live even three days without water, we need To remind ourselves of that fight against Dehydration is actually a struggle for Survival. I think we will raise hope for livable future with Water efficiency campaign that we started with This perspective,” Erdogan said at the opening ceremony in Ankara.
the campaign It aims to prevent water wastage in homes, workplaces and industry, the establishment of legal infrastructure, use Modern irrigation methods in Agriculture and education public consciousness in Turkey, which suffers from water shortages due to climate change.
Erdogan said world’s access to fresh water less than 1% of the total Water in the world And while water is the most basic Human rights, globally, three out of 10 people I dont have access for potable water. she added contamination or inaccessibility of Water brings many economic and political aspects problems in the worldLike risks for food production.
It is estimated that water scarcity will lead to 700 million people being displaced people in 2030, while humans are still unable to cope with mass migrations triggered conflicts, Erdogan added.
“The situation is alarming in the worldUnfortunately, it is no different in our country. Turkey is a water stressed country with 1,519 cu of Per capita usable water year. This is believed amount will decrease to 1120 cu in 2030 with the increase population uncontrolled water use. when he goes below 1000 cubic meters, we will face Water Scarcity “.
If Turkey does not take measures to prevent this situation, the first Lady warned, it is estimated that the country’s water resources will decrease by 25% soonAnd in the next Almost eight years half of the population and 78% of Irrigated agricultural areas may face Severe shortage of water.
“Let us protect future together with Believing that water is the home, “Erdogan added.
Speaking at the same event, Kirishi stressed that Turkey is a country suffering from water shortages. Unfortunately, because of global Our climate change world Today it is threatened by water scarcity, drought and even desertification. Despite this pessimistic picture, the good news is that if we take the necessary action, we have the opportunity to reverse or at least mitigate all these negatives,” added.
“It is no longer an option but a necessity to manage, properly manage and develop the resources we have new environmentally friendly technologies We set out with Topic of zero loss in Water’ in in order to protect national wealth and water with Awareness of packing.”
For his part, Varank said that Turkey must act before disaster strikes, adding if he was right steps Not taken, the period when it is need for Water constitutes all geopolitics and major conflicts will arise because of it of This is amazing.
Meanwhile, Corum said, “Our country is expected to be among countries facing water shortage in the next 20 years if no measures are taken. ”
