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