Fact of the day: Water is our most vital resource, yet access is not a given

Fact of the day: Water is our most vital resource, yet access is not a given

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This is the fifth in a series of 15 facts over 15 days that we will be sharing with you to get you up to speed on what’s at stake in 2015.

Photo Source: Farming First

Photo Source: Farming First

While the world has met the MDG for halving the proportion of people who lack access to clean water, 768 million people around the world still do not have access — 40% of them live in sub-Saharan Africa. The 2015 Sustainable Development Goals need to highlight water availability, quality, and water-use efficiency to quench our growing thirst and guarantee a healthy planet.

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Eloise Todd

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Water and Sanitation

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