World Food Day 16 October 2023

Water is Life, Water is Food, Leave No One Behind

Water is an important resource on the planet, accounting for approximately three-quarters of the earth's surface, but only 2.5% is clean water. and use to eat Used in agriculture and industrial only

The water scarcity crisis has always been one of the global issues and challenges. Due to the rapid increase in population urbanization economic growth and changes in the weather coupled with water pollution Pumping uses too much groundwater. and unsystematic water management which has a wide impact

Due toWorld Food Day this yearwe haveHow to conserve waterLet's introduce the important natural resources of every life.

1. Save water used in the home/household

Recirculate the water we use to wash fruits and vegetables or prepare food. Reuse it and don't let it go to waste, such as watering plants in the garden. Additionally, if you are doing personal business such as brushing your teeth or washing your face, you shouldn't leave it open.

2. Eat local food and seasonal food

This is because agricultural crops grown seasonally will reduce the amount of water used.

3. Eat more fresh food.

Consuming fresh fruits and vegetables is not only good for your health. It also uses less water than processed food products.

4. Reduce food waste or waste generated from food (Food waste)

food production process It requires a huge amount of water. But nowadays, more than 1.3 billion tons of food waste are found around the world. Therefore, we should consume the right amount of food. In order not to create more such waste.

5. Does not create water pollution.

Do not throw food waste, oil, medicine or chemicals down the drain.

6. Keep clean Always separate garbage.

keep clean Leave garbage in a place and separate waste types When visiting natural resources such as rivers, streams, seas, etc.

Water is considered the source of life, food, and everything on this planet. We therefore take advantage of this World Food Day. Campaign to highlight the importance and conserve water together

“Because every action, no matter how small or how big, It can create a better change for our world. Let's just help each other to make our world a better place to live in.”

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Reference:

• FAO. World Food Day: Water is life, water is food -- Leave No One Behind [Internet]. Rome, Italy: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; 2023 [cited 2023 Aug 28]. 16 p. Available from: https://www.fao.org/3/cc6758en/cc6758en.pdf
• FAO. Eight actions we can all take to save water – World Food Day 2023 [Video]. 2023. Available from:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dh3OheS82x0&list=PLzp5NgJ2-dK4F5K1KaKdmEzH36I2131fu [Accessed 2023 Aug 28].
• Boonyatus J. Meet the food waste fighters. Thai PBS World [Internet]. 2022 Dec 27 [cited 2023 Aug 28]. Available from: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/meet-the-food-waste-fighters-2/