Water is the basis of all life.
Effective protection and careful handling of water as a resource are prerequisites for biodiversity and sustainable use.
Water is the basis of all life.
Streams, rivers, lakes, wetlands and seas are the habitat of a multitude of plants and animals and important components of the natural balance. Groundwater is both a source of drinking water and a habitat. We use water for our food, daily hygiene and leisure activities. In addition, water is an important economic factor as a source of energy, transport medium and raw material. Effective protection and careful handling of water as a resource are prerequisites for biodiversity and sustainable use.
