Africa: Water
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The document discusses the challenges of water management in Africa, highlighting rapid population growth, urbanization, and significant issues related to water quality and quantity. It outlines the implications of climate change and the need for sustainable development goals related to water access and quality by 2030. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of technological advancements and collaborative efforts in addressing these water challenges.
Africa: Water
- 23. WATER ISSUES … someQUALITY ------------------------------------------------------ • SEDIMENTATION … eg overgrazing • EUTROPHICATION … biodiversity loss, fishing losses • CHEMICALS, HEAVY METALS • SOLID WASTE … litter, medical, etc. • SEWAGE … urban areas particularly • WETLAND LOSS … water & biodiversity loss implications • RIVER BANK VEGITATION LOSS • ZOONOSES …. potential global threats • GROUNDWATER QUALITY … pit latrines • ETC … QUANTITY ---------------------------------------------------------- • CAPTURE > STORAGE > DISTRIBUTION > USAGE ISSUES … inefficiencies at each stage • CLIMATE CHANGE … big challenge • DESERTIFICATION … creeping • VARIABILITY… floods / droughts • AQUIFER USAGE … big potential in some areas • DAMS … can radically impact on flows/availability downstream + biodiversity impacts • ETC …
- 26. SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS - WATER GOAL ENSURE AVAILABILITY AND SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF WATER AND SANITATION FOR ALL TARGETS • 6.1 By 2030, achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all • 6.2 By 2030, achieve access to adequate and equitable sanitation and hygiene for all and end open defecation, paying special attention to the needs of women and girls and those in vulnerable situations • 6.3 By 2030, improve water quality by reducing pollution, eliminating dumping and minimizing release of hazardous chemicals and materials, halving the proportion of untreated wastewater and substantially increasing recycling and safe reuse globally • 6.4 By 2030, substantially increase water-use efficiency across all sectors and ensure sustainable withdrawals and supply of freshwater to address water scarcity and substantially reduce the number of people suffering from water scarcity • 6.5 By 2030, implement integrated water resources management at all levels, including through transboundary cooperation as appropriate • 6.6 By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes • 6.a By 2030, expand international cooperation and capacity-building support to developing countries in water- and sanitation-related activities and programmes, including water harvesting, desalination, water efficiency, wastewater treatment, recycling and reuse technologies • 6.b Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management
- 31. OUR TODO LIST VIA ….. ---IRELAND Inc--- --- EUROPEAN UNION --- --- OWN ORGANISATION --- USE WATERNOMICS ….…and other knowledge/expertise
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