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1. In 2022, the UN has a focus on groundwater – an essential natural resource that is often overexploited and commonly at risk of pollution. A series of events are planned, including a Groundwater Summit in Paris in December.

2. Groundwater provides close to half of the world’s drinking water, around 40% of the water needed for irrigated agriculture and about one-third of the water required for industrial production. It is also of great importance for many ecosystems, especially as a source of water in dry seasons. Despite the vital role of groundwater, it is often poorly managed – systems for monitoring are underdeveloped and reliable data is scarce.

3. The 4Revs Intelligence will follow the discussions on how groundwater can be better managed and more sustainably used, including how businesses can contribute, and provide updates.

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This year, the United Nations will organise a series of activities on groundwater as a precious but often poorly managed natural resource. These activities include the World Water Day on 22 March with the theme “Groundwater – Making the Invisible Visible” and a dedicated UN-Water Groundwater Summit in Paris 7-8 December. In addition, groundwater will be a major theme at the 9th World Water Forum in Senegal 21-26 March and at the World Water Week 2022 in Stockholm 23 August to 1 September.

This month’s 4Revs Feature provides a background to this focus – why groundwater deserves to be highlighted in the international development community – and gives some details on the major activities that are planned for 2022. The 4Revs Intelligence service will follow the discussions on groundwater throughout the year, including new scientific findings, policy initiatives, and business opportunities.

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Magnus Bengtsson
Date
2022/02/01