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Commemorating World Water Day 2024, SEI – Africa Water Systems expert, Harriette Adhiambo Okal spoke to CTGN Africa on the need to make use of technological solutions towards achieving Sustainable Development Goal 6, that declares the importance of achieving clean water and sanitation for all.
Stream water cuts through a valley
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As the global population continues to grow, the ongoing shortage of freshwater remains a pressing concern, leading countries to develop strategies to guarantee access to this vital resource for their populations. This diminishing availability significantly impacts food security worldwide.
One of the key potentials that I'm seeing is using remote sensing, which will help us locate water where we can't see with our naked eyes, and also see the vastness of ground and surface water.
Harriette Adhiambo Okal - SEI Africa Water systems expert
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