Ana Ferreira: "water as real development factor"
"Water is a RESOURCE ESSENTIAL to life, so even if climate change continue to condition the access to this resource, we need to find solutions to make it reach all the people of the world.The assertion is Hans Rosling, health expert and President of Gapminder Foundation, who spoke at the opening plenary session of the first day of the world water Congress, taking place in Lisbon until September 26.During sixty fun minutes, which prompted several laughs from an audience, Hans Rosling tried to explain how water can be the solution for the development of countries and their communities.Although in recent decades have elapsed several economic and social transformations, which, in most continents, reflected in increase in population and in improving the levels of education and income, poverty persists.According to Hans Rosling, for the eradication of poverty contribute several factors, such as better provision of education, health services, infrastructure, technology, electricity, and how could not miss, coupled with access to water sanitation.As regards water quality, major changes have taken place during the last half century. However, diseases associated with its scarcity or characteristics still persist, such as diarrhea or malaria. Thus, it is important to adopt policies that ensure widespread access of populations to adequate sanitation conditions, both in developed countries and in emerging societies. "Born in Port-de-Mos, Ana Ferreira has 18 years and was one of three winners of the contest "reporter from Water", organized by Ãguas de Portugal to promote the world water Congress, to be held this week in Lisbon.Green Savers has a news crew in this Congress. Follow us daily at www.greensavers.sapo.pt, on Facebook or Twitter.Foto: Basilievich / Creative Commons
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