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Today is the World Water Day.
This is an issue that should draw our attention not only today, but 365 days a year - our precious, finite freshwater resources upon which we all depend for our very survival. We can no longer view freshwater as an unlimited resource. International competition for this scarce resource is also growing. As the demand grows, and in the absence of clear consensus on how best to maximize the benefits of water for all who need it, that competition has the potential of erupting into bitter disputes. Water is a powerful indicator of sustainability.