The 10th WWF In Bali, AHY: The World's Commitment To Find Solutions To Water Problems

NUSA Dua - Minister of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning/Head of the National Land Agency (ATR/BPN) Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (AHY) said that the 10th World Water Forum international activity in Bali is very important for countries in the world, especially Indonesia.

"This is a very honorable forum for the 10th WWF, where Indonesia will host (the host) in Bali in 2024 with a global campaign for the world, water for mutual welfare, water for mutual prosperity, water for shared property," AHY said when met by reporters at the Bali International Convention Center, Nusa Dua, Bali, Monday, May 20.

AHY assessed that WWF activities are a joint commitment of the world's nations to find solutions related to water problems.

"What is clear is that we both have a commitment, world nations from various backgrounds. Of course, from the highest level leaders, heads of government, heads of state, including cabinet levels, ministers, institutions, both government and non-government. Including, from the business world and academics," he said.

"What is clear is that optimism must once again be present, but also the sense of urgency that must be built by all of us and Indonesia must be at the forefront because this water is getting higher in value. Because the number is also limited," he continued.

Although as much as 75 percent of the earth's surface is filled with water, AHY assesses that the amount of water that can actually be consumed is getting less and less. Including, also for sanitation, which is now very limited in number.

"Therefore, we take care of what we have together. Don't let it be contaminated by pollution and we know that the impact of this climate crisis is extraordinary," he said.

According to him, if this water problem is not minimized immediately, it is feared that it will affect agricultural production in the country.

In fact, he continued, without water there is no sufficient food production. So that it can lead to instability because the increasing population will continue to look for food resources.

"We have to find a solution together, there is no late word. We must consciously want to share the stories and experiences of the best practice between nations in the world and we hope that our children and grandchildren will not bear what we don't do today," he added.