Water is a vital part of our lives, but climate change is here and is impacting our access to sufficient water supplies. And while our water resources are decreasing, we are also increasing in numbers.
The River Nile, hit hard by pollution. It is well known that Herodotus, an ancient Greek historian who is regarded as the ''Father of History,” famously called Egypt ‘the gift of the Nile’. The ancient old country has historically depended on the Nile to build its magnificent civilization, and till today the Nile remains its main source of water supply.
While domestic water use only represents 8-10% of total global water consumption, every drop counts in countries facing severe water stress, such as Egypt and Morocco.
Over twenty technical school students attended a panel discussion organized by the European Union Climate Dialogue and the European Union on the 18th of April 2024 during the EduTech Fair in Cairo, Egypt.
The recent release of Dune: Part Two brings Frank Herbert's universe to life, emphasizing the preciousness of water on Arrakis. The film further explores the journey of Paul Atreides and the ingenious water conservation techniques of the Fremen, such as stillsuits and water discipline, highlighting their relevance to our current environmental challenges.
The Sustainable Development Goals were adopted by the United Nations in 2015 as a universal call to action to ensure that by 2030, all people in the world enjoy peace and prosperity. The SDGs include 17 main goals that the UN seeks. Goal No. 6 stipulates "Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all." Although notable progress has been made, water stress and scarcity remain concerns in many parts of the world.
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Youth as the next change-makers: interactive water conservation workshop fosters youth to save water