Isn’t Water access a human ...

Isn’t Water access a human right ? Why should it depend on charity? What about obligations and responsibilities? Despite their sincere and extremely important role, charitable organisations often lack technical expertise as well as access to information, while they are systematically blamed whenever conflicts arise. So many stakeholders should get the blame too. In addition to public utilities, what about private sector’s role consolidating their own business security through a more sustainable management of their own water usage?  Technology is available, but budgets not always allocated towards long term benefits. Yes Carlo, I totally agree that water resources diversification is extremely appropriate, but to undertake an integrated approach to water management systems, a political leadership is required, associated to a proper information management. Water shortages are often blamed on the lack of co-ordination between various government departments and a failure to plan for the foreseen rises in demand. This simple and almost naïve question cannot be answered in few lines but it clearly highlights our struggle and the urgent need for a “revolution” in the way Water challenges should be addressed, in the way budget should be allocated, responsibilities redefined. Business, without any doubt, will handle the technological challenges. But to get the required boost, Water should be promoted and demonstrated as a real platform for financial benefit towards communities, business, governments. COP21 brought many hopes. I share your passion, your worries and sadness. Let’s fight little bit harder to accelerate the path. THE BLAME WILL BE ON US, AS WATER EXPERT, IF WE MISS THE TRAIN. By no means charity organisation’s role should be questioned.