The Third State of Water Report for the Arab Region, prepared by the Center for Environment and Development for the Arab Region and Europe (CEDARE), presents a comprehensive analysis of the region’s water resources, the main challenges they face, and the opportunities available to enhance sustainability and water security.
🌍 Key Facts and Figures
- In 2024, the average per capita share of renewable freshwater resources in Arab countries was about 480 cubic meters, underscoring the urgent need for innovative water resource management strategies.
- The report reveals that 19 Arab countries fall below the water poverty threshold of 1,000 cubic meters per capita per year, while 13 countries face even more severe scarcity, with less than 500 cubic meters per capita annually.
- Rainfall distribution across the Arab world is highly uneven, concentrated in mountainous areas, while desert and semi-desert regions suffer from extreme scarcity—directly affecting surface water flows and river formation.
- About 65% of the region’s water resources originate from outside its borders, highlighting the importance of regional cooperation and strategic planning for effective water management.
💡 Key Solutions to Strengthen Water Security
To address these challenges, the report recommends several strategic solutions, including:
✅ Improving water use efficiency in agriculture
✅ Investing in desalination technologies to expand freshwater sources
✅ Scaling up water reuse projects to maximize available resources
✅ Enhancing regional cooperation to exchange expertise and achieve sustainable water management
📌 Source: Third State of Water Report for the Arab Region – CEDARE
🔗 Related Links:
🌍 Water Sector – CEDARE: water.cedare.int
📊 Full Report: 3rd Arab SOW Report (PDF)
🔜 Stay tuned for the upcoming Fourth Report on the State of Water in Arab Countries!
