Wednesday, 7 April 2021, 5:27 am
DID YOU KNOW that the Aral Sea in Central Asia, once the
world’s fourth-largest inland water body, has almost
disappeared due to overuse of its water, as well as the
planet’s climate crisis? The destruction of this once-vast
water body is endangering the livelihoods and food security
of 40 million people who live in the region. Declining
groundwater levels and saline soil in this area demand use
of water-saving technologies, crop diversification, and
high-efficiency irrigation to ensure adequate food security.
Innovations in landscape restoration, particularly in
agriculture, are essential. Such positive change is possible
with the help of creative technologies and innovative