Stockholm World Water Week: Freshwater for Food and Nutrition Security in SIDS

Tune in and listen to Robert C. Brears (Our Future Water) contribute to the FAO -Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam Stockholm World Water Week Event.

 

The remotely located Small Island Developing States (SIDS) face a raft of challenges to sustain their Food Security. SIDS fragilities come to the fore during the Covid-19 pandemic when transport lines are blocked, tourist revenues drop to nil and expected remittances are delayed. Islands’ resilience is tested in the coming decades when extreme weather events might create great difficulties. Self-sufficiency in healthy foods is widely advocated by international organizations and SIDS governments. Yet, timely delivery of fresh water for crop cultivation cannot be taken for granted. In a multidisciplinary study FAO and the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, answer the question ‘How can fresh water management serve Food and Nutrition Security on SIDS?’ An empirical reconnaissance contextualized the study objective while a water governance component capitalized on lessons learned. A synthesis of findings constitutes the basis for a road map on water governance that ensures FNS for SIDS.