Opinion Poll: What are the Best Solution for Water Scarcity in the MENA region?

Opinion Poll: What are the Best Solution for Water Scarcity in the MENA region?

3 Answers

1. Dear Diana, I agree with you to a certain extent. In my opinion two things are key to battle water scarcity. 1- Increasing the efficiency of water use across all sectors (agricultural, industrial, and municipal) through use of drip irrigation, installing water meters, etc.. 2-Using wastewater treatment as a major source of water. In my opinion wastewater treatment is the future. wastewater will never run out and will only grow as the population grows. Furthermore, if wastewater treatment is invested in and utilized correctly, wastewater treatment can supply a variety of benefits (energy production, fertilizer production, and waste reduction) other than supplying water. Both have to be applied together otherwise water scarcity will only be delayed and not solved.

2. Sure, the MENA region is in a real danger. As always we can not stand on one kind of a method or solution. It is vital to use water saving irrigation technics such as other products, which helps decreasing the water bill. We have developed an organic liquid which can significantly reduce the amount of water used for irrigation.

3. Dera Amir, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is the most water scarce region of the world and in recent years the amount of water available per person has declined dramatically. I read some where Julia Bucknall, Lead Natural Resources Management Specialist said that "Current estimates are based on constant rainfall patterns, yet the global projections for climate change actually indicate a drop in rainfall precipitation of 20 to 40% and an increase in temperatures- meaning increased evaporation". According to me the best solution is HARVEST water before its gone and then the cooperation among the countries is the key. What do you suggest' I see you an expert and you may have different views about the issue as you are facing it.