Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) members adopted the Rome Declaration on Water Scarcity in Agriculture.
Rome Declaration on Water Scarcity in Agriculture aims to resolve the water scarcity and climate crisis.
The Water Scarcity in Agriculture (WASAG) initiative was launched at the United Nations Climate Conference in 2016 to support countries in addressing water scarcity challenges.
Under this declaration, the countries have committed to mobilize greater political support in terms of policies, legal, and institutional frameworks.
They will also work on accessing finance and responsible water governance to address the effects of water scarcity and climate change,
On the occasion of the High-level Rome Water Dialogue, the declaration has been launched.
The theme of this year’s annual World Food Forum (WFF) was ‘Good food for all, for today and tomorrow’.
Global Family Farming Forum and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) were also launched at the WFF.
