6 of a project provided by the U.N. in an effort to “achieve a better and more sustainable future for all by the year 2030,” as per its website.
This event targeted water consumption and preservation for fellow Titans.
“Over 2.1 billion people in the world lack access to safe water.
What we’re trying to do is raise awareness about water,” said Michael Guzman, global health chair for the United Nations Association at Cal State Fullerton.
Part of the water awareness impact the U.N. wants to have is strengthening the participation of communities on the local level in improving and sanitizing their own water resources.
“If we look at our own water use, it’s interesting to see how much water we use daily.
We use about 200 to 300 liters of water daily.
According to UNICEF’s water, sanitation and hygiene team, there are about 2.4 billion individuals who do not have modern sanitation and 663 million who do not have access to modern water sources.
On the global level, still more than 40 percent of the population faces water scarcity, but by 2030 the U.N. hopes to “achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all.” This is a goal shared by the United Nations Association on campus, which hopes that students can do their part in raising awareness about local and personal water conservation.
“Never mistake that people can make a difference.