[Photo: FILE]Fiji is taking steps to protect its most important natural resource, water, with the Government launching the National Water Resources Management and Sanitation Policy and the Fiji Integrated Water Resources Management Plan to strengthen the management and protection of the country’s freshwater resources. He says the new 10-year plan will introduce stronger monitoring, better data collection, and improved planning to ensure water resources are used sustainably. Article continues after advertisement“The population growth, urbanization, the competing demands of water, and environmental degradation continue to place additional stress on our water resources. He adds that Fiji’s water resources are facing growing threats from droughts, floods, saltwater intrusion, and changing rainfall patterns linked to climate change. He says the new policy framework will support stronger climate resilience and ensure future generations have access to safe and reliable water.