We know very well that water is the nerve and backbone of life of human being and other living organisms ,as it mediates al the biological processes. Recent studies saying that 97% of water on the earth is salt water, leaving only 3% as fresh water of which slightly over two thirds is frozen in glaciers and polar ice caps.The remaining unfrozen freshwater is mainly found as groundwater, with only a small fraction present above ground or in the air.
Fresh water is a renewable resource, yet the world's supply of clean, fresh water is steadily decreasing. Water demand already exceeds supply in many parts of the world and as the world population continues to rise, so too does the water demand.
Awareness of the global importance of preserving water for ecosystem services has only recently emerged as, during the 20th century, more than half the world’s wetlands have been lost along with their valuable environmental services.
Blue October:
Accordingly, we went to Volda on Tuesday to participate with the Norwegian Red Cross volunteers in Blue October Program or what they call it (water fighting). Nytt More news paper covered the day.
It was very nice day, we talked to the media about water resources in Sudan and how people get it in both large cities and small villages, as well as in camps. Although In the Sudan we have the River Nile, the White Nile and the Blue Nile, but still there are many areas that suffer from clean water short. We are also talked to the media about the difference in water resources between the Sudan and Norway.
¤ When we can enjoy clean sufficient water?
¤ Can we preserve the water resources from getting polluted?
¤ Is it possible that there will be a global war on freshwater resources in the future?
¤ Try to answer these questions yourself.
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