AUGUST THEME REPORT (IMPROVING FOOD AND WATER SECURITY)by Sandrine Yaah | 01-09-2023 08:17 |
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We live in a world where Food and water security are an essential part of human well-being and survival. However, there is a continuous struggles by millions of people in different communities across the globe to have these needs in an adequate/ sufficient amount. Challenges such as climate change, population growth, and inadequate infrastructure, hinder the achievement of food and water security. Access to sufficient and nutritious food is vital for physical and cognitive growth, while safe drinking water is essential for maintaining hygiene and preventing waterborne diseases. These two are closely intertwined, as agriculture relies heavily on water resources. Ensuring their availability is Ensuring good life for everyone. Climate change disrupts agricultural systems through it different forms of manifestations such as Rising temperatures, erratic rainfall patterns, and extreme weather events posing a significant challenges to food production and water availability. Additionally, a continuously increasing global population increases the demand for food so does the need for water-intensive agricultural practices. This increases in demand exacerbates water scarcity and compromises the sustainability of food production systems. The increasing population also increase the need for infrastructures using up land a resource for the cultivation of food. Addressing food and water insecurity, will demand a collaborative effort from governments, Organisations and individuals in putting in place measures such as; the promotion of sustainable agriculture which will enable farmers increase their resilient to climate change improving crop production while lessening environmental degradation, investing in Agricultural and water management research and Enhancing education and awareness about sustainable food and water practices. By implementing these strategies, gradually, we will reach a stage where everyone has access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food and clean water, thereby improving human well-being. |
