Safe Water Working Group

Chair

Moawiya Haddad
Jordan

Vice-Chairs

Kakha Karchkhadze
Georgia

Dr. Rodney Owusu-Darko
UK

Dr. Dajana Vucinic
Serbia

Advisor: Pavel Lehky
Czech Republic

Vision

To ensure universal access to clean, safe, and sustainable water sources, fostering sustainable living for humans, animals, and plants in all regions of the world.

Mission

To innovate and implement advanced water production and purification technologies, reducing chemical and microbial contaminants, and enabling sustainable water generation to support global health and environmental resilience.

Objectives

1. Sustainable Water Generation:
   • Develop and deploy technologies that yield high-quality water in regions lacking natural water sources, including areas without access to sea or brackish water.
   • Utilize environmentally friendly, non-toxic, and biodegradable materials to absorb and produce water, ensuring safety for both humans and nature.
2. Reduction of Contaminants:
   • Ensure the production of water that is free from physical, chemical, and microbial contaminants, leading to enhancing the overall health and well-being of communities.
   • Implement processes that minimize antimicrobial resistance, contributing to a safer and more sustainable water supply.
3. Economic Viability and Accessibility:
   • Simplify water production processes to make them accessible and affordable for low to medium income populations.
   • Promote methods that are economically sustainable and viable for widespread adoption, facilitating global reach and impact.
4. Environmental Impact and Soil Fertility:
   • Promote techniques that enhance soil fertility and benefit the environment, supporting the sustainable growth of plants and ecosystems.
   • Ensure that water production processes are safe for the environment, preventing pollution and promoting ecological balance.

Positive Impact on the Environment:

• Pollution Prevention: Guarantee that all water production and purification processes are safe, non-polluting, and environmentally friendly.
• Soil Fertility: Enhance soil health and fertility, promoting sustainable agriculture and natural ecosystems.
• Reliable Water Supply: Provide a consistent and dependable source of clean water for daily use, benefiting humans, animals, and plants.
• Global Reach and Benefits: Emphasize the significant global impact and benefits, advocating for necessary attention, support, and investments in innovative water solutions to address the world's water challenges.

Meetings

Dates, times and locations to be announced.

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