ISLAMABAD, Dec 7 (NNN-APP) – Pakistani President, Arif Alvi, said here yesterday that, sustained comprehensive efforts are needed at the national level, to tackle looming threat of water scarcity and ensuing food insecurity in Pakistan.
Climate change is the key factor affecting the reliability of water resources across the globe, and raising concern about the future of water availability and food security in countries including Pakistan, the president said, while addressing a conference on water management.
“There is a serious threat of water scarcity in Pakistan by 2035, owing to the country’s increasing vulnerability to climate change,” Alvi said, adding, several areas of Pakistan already started facing increased water scarcity with critical need for climate adaptation in water sector.
He said, urgent actions are required for the management of water resources and improved system of water conservation, at the national and local levels.
The Pakistani government made solid progress in achieving key principles, defined under the National Water Policy and called for an integrated approach among provinces for its complete implementation.
To address the issue of water management, the president emphasised on the practices to reduce water consumption, including drip irrigation, water recycling and reallocating water for more valuable uses.– NNN-APP
