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Aqua Fons Vitae 


The Vatican has released a new document on Water, called:
Aqua fons vitae
Orientations on Water: symbol of the cry of the poor and the cry of the Earth
 
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​“The document distinguishes three aspects or dimensions relating to water:
1) water for human use;
2) water as a resource used in many human activities, in particular agriculture and industry;
3) water as a surface, i.e. rivers, underground aquifers, lakes and especially oceans and seas.

For each aspect, the text presents the related challenges and operational proposals to increase awareness of the issue and commitment at local level. The final part of the document proposes a reflection on education and integrity. Aqua fons vitae is available on the website of the Dicastery, currently in English only.”   
http://www.humandevelopment.va/content/dam/sviluppoumano/documenti/Aqua%20fons%20vitae%20_%2003%202020.pdf 
 
We further note that the theme this year for World Water Day is on “Water and Climate Change”
 
“Climate change will affect the availability, quality and quantity of water needed for basic human needs, thus undermining enjoyment of the basic rights to safe drinking water and sanitation for billions of people, warns the latest UN World Water Development Report”
 
https://www.unwater.org/publications/world-water-development-report-2020/ 
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