Global Water use caution
This was the message from the World Water Forum held in South Korea recently.
Relevant Government authorities also need to work together in protecting this vital resource.
The United Nations meeting has estimated that 60-percent of water sources in the world have ran dry over the last 200-years, sending out an alarm for the world to take action.
State Enterprises and Investments Minister Ben Micah led a delegation to the gathering.
Meantime, Minister Ben Micah after the visit, says he will be pushing for the Government to take water issues in the country more seriously.
And to begin with, Micah propose, Water companies Eda Ranu and Water PNG, will now work together to provide effective and sustainable water services in the country.
Minister Micah said, water is in abundance in PNG, however it is in alarming supply at the global level.
He said, it is time the Government start taking steps to properly regulate all forms of water.
Micah said, this is in line with the government Water and Sanitation Policy (WASH POLICY) direction on water, which will make water issues a number one priority, in terms of budgetary support.
Micah discuss water issues and way forward with relevant agencies
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