Minister AHY: Humans Have A Responsibility To Manage Water

Minister of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning/Head of the National Land Agency (ATR/BPN) Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (AHY). (Photo: Theresia Agatha/VOI)

JAKARTA - Minister of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning/Head of the National Land Agency (ATR/BPN) Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (AHY) revealed that every human being has a responsibility to manage water so that it can be passed on to the next generation.

"Every human being has a responsibility to manage water so that it can be passed on to the next generation. Also ensure the availability of water, food, and energy in the future in a safe condition," AHY said as quoted by ANTARA, Wednesday, May 22.

AHY was one of the speakers at the Local and Regional Government Forum at one of Bali's 10th World Water Forum (WWF) events, Wednesday, May 22.

"We will discuss the issue of water, related to water security and water scarcity together in this world forum. God willing, I will also be invited and speak in a forum that has also been prepared in WWF this time," said AHY.

He said, there are three things that will be discussed by him in the world's water forum.

In particular, related to the challenges of global water issues and opportunities that can be worked on together.

"I will speak that the water must be oriented for mutual prosperity (shared for property)," he said.

The second thing that will be discussed is that all citizens of the world have the right to have good access to water.

"The fair access also does not occur inequality. Some enjoy abundant clean water, but there are people who drink it is very difficult," said AHY.

The third thing that will be discussed by the Minister of ATR/Head of BPN is regarding sustainability issues.

"And finally, of course, we are talking about sustainability issues. We don't want to just look for short-term solutions, but it has to be long-term," said AHY.

Meanwhile, Minister of Home Affairs Tito Karnavian who is also one of the speakers at the Local and Regional Government Forum will discuss the role of local governments in their contribution to water management.

"We will discuss the role of local or local governments in their contribution in handling water," said Tito.