Understanding and recognising the many different values attached to water is the key to more efficient use. This was the message participants took home after World Water Week officially closed on Friday 01 September 2017. The link between the value of water, efficient use and implementing the global development agenda were reiterated by speakers throughout the week. “With increasing scarcity, we must recognise the many values attached to water, be it economic, social, environmental, cultural or religious. I believe that by re-valuing water, we will develop a deeper understanding and respect for this precious resource, and thus be better prepared for more efficient use,” said Stockholm International Water Institute’s (SIWI) Executive Director Torgny Holmgren. As climate-driven changes and increasing demand for water continue to put pressure on the worlds common water resources efficient use is no longer an option but a must to ensure future availability and the realisation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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