Establishing national water resource priorities

Description

Establishing national water resource priorities involves systematically assessing water availability, demand, and risks to allocate resources efficiently and equitably. This strategy sets clear, actionable goals for water use, conservation, and infrastructure investment, addressing issues such as scarcity, pollution, and competing sectoral needs. By prioritizing interventions, it ensures sustainable management, reduces conflicts, and enhances resilience to climate variability, supporting long-term social, economic, and environmental well-being.

Implementation

This strategy features in the framework of Agenda 21 as formulated at UNCED (Rio de Janeiro, 1992), now coordinated by the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development and implemented through national and local authorities. Agenda 21 recommends establishing appropriate policy frameworks and national priorities.