Global water organization set up in Riyadh: Crown Prince

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announced that Saudi Arabia established a global water organization headquartered in Riyadh.

The organization aims to enhance and integrate the efforts of nations and entities in addressing water challenges sustainably. This will be attained through sharing technology, innovation, research and development. It will also enable high-priority projects to ensure the sustainability of water resources, Saudi Press Agency reported.

The organization aims to collaborate with countries facing water-related challenges and those prioritizing such projects on their national agendas. This will also involve countries with significant expertise and contributions to water solutions, amid expectations that global demand for water will double by 2050, as the world’s population is estimated to reach 9.8 billion.

By taking this initiative, Saudi Arabia emphasizes its commitment to addressing global water supply challenges, and environmental sustainability. Over the years, the Kingdom showcased notable achievements in water production, transportation, and distribution, leveraging locally developed innovative solutions. These achievements have been internationally recognized.

Additionally, Saudi Arabia plays a key role in ensuring that global water issues remain a top priority on the international agenda. This is further evidenced by the Kingdom’s developmental funding, with over $6 billion allocated to various water and sanitation projects across four continents.

The Kingdom, with all of the organization’s member countries, seeks to contribute to achieving the water security-related sustainable development goals, creating an integrated and long-lasting impact by bringing the international community together to ensure global water sustainability for humanity.

Source : Argaam