Every March 22nd, World Water Day is celebrated to highlight its importance.
This year, the main focus of the celebration is to draw attention to groundwater, as most ecosystems, such as wetlands and rivers, depend on it. Water is one of the most important elements in our life; without it, we cannot live. However, there are still more than 2 billion people who do not have access to it. Water pollution is increasingly present.
Microplastics and waste occupy a large part of aquatic spaces, and ecosystems will be directly affected by this. Humans must learn to take care of what surrounds us and protect everything that benefits us. According to the UN: "That is why we must protect them from overexploitation — extracting more water than is replenished by rain and snow — and pollution that currently threatens them, as this can lead to the depletion of this resource, the rising cost of its treatment and regeneration, and even the halting of its use."
It is estimated that by 2030, a sustainable development will be achieved that allows the sanitation and management of drinking water, keeping it free from pollution. For this reason, there are key goals to be met:
On September 22nd at 7 p.m., we held the event "Water Scarcity in the World, a Critical View" at the Mestre Martí Tauler library in Rubí. We had the opportunity to hear from David Saurí, coordinator of the Water, Territory and Sustainability Research Group (GRATS) and professor at the Department of Geography at UAB. During the talk, physical and social water scarcity were discussed, with a global perspective and a Catalan viewpoint on the phenomenon of water poverty.
If you want to learn more about what was discussed during this University Opina event, check here.
