KRISIS AIR MENANGANI PENYEDIAAN AIR BERSIH DI DUNIA YANG SEMAKIN KEKURANGAN SUMBER DAYA

Abstract

The water crisis is one of the pressing environmental issues in this modern era. In the midst of increasing shortages of natural resources, providing clean water is becoming increasingly difficult and complex. This article aims to examine the challenges faced in dealing with the water crisis, especially in providing clean water throughout the world. The water crisis is caused by various factors, including climate change, environmental degradation, pollution, and overexploitation of water resources. Climate change causes irregular rainfall patterns and increases the frequency of droughts, while pollution threatens the quality of available water. Population growth and rapid urbanization increase pressure on the availability of clean water. Providing clean water is becoming increasingly difficult in many regions, especially in developing countries that lack adequate infrastructure. Which then raises questions about the factors and impacts of the water crisis on the environment, what the challenges are in providing clean water, and what the international role and solutions are in overcoming the water crisis. The main challenges include access to safe and clean water sources, sustainable management of water resources, and community empowerment to overcome these problems. To overcome the water crisis, comprehensive and collaborative action is needed from various parties, including government, non-governmental organizations, the private sector and civil society. Steps that can be taken include investment in water infrastructure, promotion of environmentally friendly technology, improved wastewater management, and public awareness campaigns about the importance of water conservation. Apart from that, there is also a need for cross-border cooperation to overcome the global water crisis. Awareness of the importance of water as a source of life must be increased, and innovative solutions need to be encouraged to overcome this increasingly complex challenge.