World Water Day 2024 – Water for Peace – Address by Lifeng Li, Director, FAO Land and Water Division
Channel: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Date: 18/03/2024

This year’s theme, "Water for Peace” underscores the profound impact of water management on socio-political dynamics worldwide.Water can create peace or spark conflict. Agriculture, which accounts for 72% of global freshwater withdrawals, is one of the keys to fostering lasting peace and security. Indeed, agriculture is a cornerstone for peace and stability, ensuring food security and sustaining livelihoods, particularly among the most vulnerable populations.Yet, the very foundation of food security is under constant threat from conflicts and disruptions.As we strive to feed a projected global population of 10 billion by 2050, agricultural production will need to increase by nearly 50% compared to 2012.

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