Planning for more resourceful water use

摘要

Water is absolutely essential for us and the planet we live on.In Canada, every province and territory has a program for water governance. Agriculture is a major user of freshwater resources and within it, horticulture and greenhouses are at the forefront of conscious water use.According to UNESCO, “Freshwater is the most important resource for humankind, crosscutting all social, economic and environmental activities to achieve water security, we must protect vulnerable water systems, mitigate the impacts of water-related hazards such as floods and droughts, safeguard access to water functions and services and manage water resources in an integrated and equitable manner”.