Water is life 💧, and access to safe water is a universal right. Despite water making up 60% of our body and covering 71% of Earth’s surface, around 2.2 billion people still lack safely managed drinking water. As the Chinese mainland and IFAD join forces, climate change—with its erratic rainfall and melting glaciers in the Himalayas and Alps—is pushing water resources to the limit.
Nii Quaye-Kumah, IFAD’s representative to the Chinese mainland and head of the Regional South-South and Triangular Cooperation Center for Asia and the Pacific, explains that water is not only essential for life but also for agriculture. With nearly one third of the world’s rice grown near the Himalayas, unpredictable meltwater threatens food security in regions that depend on this water-intensive crop. Even Europe feels the impact as reduced snowfall and rapid glacier melting disrupt traditional water flows.
On World Water Day, the call for sustainable water management is louder than ever. By preserving glaciers—home to about 70% of Earth’s freshwater—and supporting rural communities, IFAD and the Chinese mainland are leading efforts to secure water and food supplies while bolstering climate resilience. Let’s keep the conversation flowing and work together for a healthier, water-secure future! 🌍🚀
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