Security of Food and Water: For a Sustainable Future

Food and water resources are pivotal factors for a sustainable tomorrow as they are centric toward improvising the human health and in the restoration of natural systems needed for support. Concentrating on the water-efficient methodologies in the production of food aids in threatening factors such as reduction of limited water resources, decline in the quality of soil, and unfavorable climatic conditions leading to water scarcity. The food sector has a huge impact directly proportional to the water resources, affecting the social and economic activity more than any other comparatively. Food production is facing a challengeChallenges by more than 72% among the communityCommunity to meet the global population demand. Analysis of Water Foot Prints (WFP) and comparison of common food sources in identifying the water usage and the wastages associated with Blue, Green, and Grey WFP’s assists in the understanding of the current methodologies being applied in food processing and preservation and the ways of conserving water resources without compromising on pollution or harmful effects leading to water-borne diseases or water scarcity. Regenerative and organic farming methods in the field of agriculture such as aquaponic, aeroponic, hydroponic, and vertical farming are a few methods that aim to utilize water resources in a wise manner. The consumer needs to require transformational changes in the food and water sector to meet today’s needs and ensure a better tomorrow.