Water use management and food security
CONFERENCE OVERVIEW
The provision of sufficient and clean water is one of the most basic humanitarian goals set out in the millennium development goals. However, according to a recent MDG Assessment, access to clean and safe water in Southern Africa has declined from 75% to 68% . It is becoming increasingly difficult to draw on this vital resource amid. Challenges of poor rainfall pollution and inadequate water management ever though millions across the region rely on ground water, the SADC's Water Division says there is generally poor understanding to manage this hidden resource. The division says more weight should be put on integrated water management to improve food security and the challenges of climate change.
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
• Discuss ways of increasing water productivity by promoting efficient irrigation and
Drainage systems .
• Promoting integrated water resources management processes.
• Appreciate the critical role of water in achieving food security.
• Strengthen strategies for the reduction of water pollution .
• Enhancing water availability through better use of ground water.
• Determine the effects of climate change on food security.
• Unpack the role of water courts in water use management.
• Strengthen water resource management in local government
Venue: Protea Hotel Capital, Pretoria, Pretoria
Cost: R6299
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