Water security in resource-rich areas under threat, says Dutch ambassador

Dutch ambassador to Zimbabwe, Margaret Verwijk has noted with concern the fast increasing depletion and contamination of water reserves in resource-rich parts of the country. 

Addressing stakeholders at a water management conference in Harare, the ambassador said water around many resource-rich areas is a vital asset, yet it is increasingly threatened by pollution and scarcity due to climate change and unsustainable practices.

She highlighted that as populations grow and industrial activities expand, the demand for clean water intensifies, leading to heightened competition for this essential resource. 

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