Khaberni - Dr. Zaid Ahmad Al-Muhaisen
Water is not an ordinary resource that can be dispensed with or postponed in thought, rather it is the secret of life and the basis of human and civilizational stability, without which the earth loses its ability to give, development paths are disrupted, and the components of survival weaken. This season, God has blessed us with rainfall that has exceeded expectations, and the goodness is still in its beginnings, which calls us to gratitude and thanks, but at the same time imposes on us a moment of awareness and reflection. However much it rains, it does not necessarily mean the end of the crisis, nor does it exempt us from the responsibility of wise planning and management. Jordan, by virtue of its geographical location and limited natural resources, is one of the world's poorest countries in terms of water, a fact no longer hidden from anyone, but has become a constant datum that must be dealt with seriously and transparently, far from temporary solutions or seasonal treatments. The scarcity of water in Jordan is an existential challenge that affects agriculture, which forms the pillar of food security, impacts industry that relies on water as a basic component of production, reflects on services and the daily life of citizens, and even on human health, dignity, and stability. Hence, the responsibility does not rest on a single entity, but is a shared national responsibility that starts from the decision-maker and does not end with the citizen, and requires a general awareness of the importance of preserving every drop of water, rationalizing consumption, and protecting resources from waste and pollution. It also requires current and future governments to develop a long-term national water management plan, a plan based on clear scientific and economic principles, adopting unconventional solutions, investing in modern technology, and enhancing a culture of responsible use, such that this plan is fixed and sustainable, not changing with the change of individuals or sites, because the water issue is bigger than individuals, and deeper than temporary policies. Talking about water is talking about the future, about the right of future generations to a decent life, and about our moral and national duty to safeguard this precious resource, for with water nations thrive, and without it, dreams wither, and awareness today is the first step towards a more secure and stable tomorrow.
