By Dilara Afifi
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AA) – Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Monday announced the launch of an international organization to address water challenges.
The Global Water Organization will be based in Riyadh and aims to enhance efforts to secure sustainable water resources, the state news agency SPA reported.
It will seek to exchange expertise, advance water technology, foster innovation and share research and development experiences to ensure the accessibility of water resources to everyone, SPA said.
Global demand for water is expected to double by 2025.
“By initiating the establishment of the organization, Saudi Arabia emphasizes its commitment to addressing global water supply challenges. The initiative is aligned with Saudi Arabia’s dedication to environmental sustainability,” SPA said.
The United Nations Committee on Water Resources estimates that around 2-3 billion people face a shortage of water, expecting this shortage will worsen in the coming decades.
*Writing by Ikram Kouachi