Briefing on “The water we eat”
March 11, 2011We cordially invite you to our next briefing on the “Water we eat: Challenges and opportunities for ACP in times of scarcity”, to be held on Wednesday, April 13th from 8.30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Brussels.
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The world is on the brink of an unprecedented water crisis. Water is likely to be the most important strategic resource by the end of the next decade and the key to achieving global economic development. Some countries are already under water stress as a result of population increase, industrialization and urbanization, competition of resources, and insufficient public spending for rural infrastructure and services. Climate change is likely to exacerbate the stress on water even further. Three quarters of African countries are expected to experience unstable water supplies in the near future. This has implications not only for consumption and health, but also for agriculture and rural development.
In our Brussels Briefing, we will raise these issues and talk about the challenges and opportunities for ACP countries in times of water scarcity. Confirmed speakers include Dr Elijah Phiri, CAADP/NEPAD, Dr David Molden (IWMI), Tony Allan, School of Oriental and African Studies / King’s College London Water Issues Group, Ruth Mathews, Executive Director of the Water Footprint Network.
If you are interested in participating, kindly register online or contact boto@cta.int. You can also ask us your questions about the event to Brussels.briefings [AT] cta [DOT] int. We will do our best to bring them into the debate.
You can also address your questions or journalistic enquiries to Brussels.briefings [AT] cta [DOT] int.
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