Water and Food Security
 
The Water Services Department is hosting a week of activities to celebrate World Water Day, which is held annually on March 22nd as a means of focusing attention on the importance of freshwater and advocating for the sustainable management of freshwater resources.

The staff of the department will be engaging the community by visiting schools, both primary and secondary, appearing on radio and TV, hosting a joint activity with the Department of Agriculture and Taiwan Technical Mission as well as facilitating a guided hike to one of our water sources. Please find attached an agenda with the full week of activities. 
 
The theme adopted this year is “Water and Food Security”.  Water connects us all.  There is no doubt that water is a necessary ingredient for sustainable development and poverty alleviation.  Do you know how much water is needed to produce one tomato or 1 pound of beef? Water is a necessary ingredient for food production and one that must be used efficiently to ensure it is available in sufficient quantity and quality for generations to come.
 
As we seek to promote economic diversification, we will face an increasing demand in freshwater especially in the production of food.  We need to ensure there is enough water to balance our needs for food and nutrition security.

Together, we must work through this challenge and create opportunities for change and for the betterment of our people while preserving and protecting a vital resource for all.  Come and join us during our week of activities to know more about the vital linkages between water and food security.      
 
 

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