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1. Extensive

Give scientifically supported solutions that display how natural
systems restore water. Working with nature enhances water resource
management, contributes to universal water security, and promotes
the fundamental tenets of sustainable development. The immense

potential for nature-based solutions is still not fully realised, and
traditional, human-built (also known as “grey”) infrastructure
continues to dominate water management. Green infrastructure is
a component of nature-based solutions and can effectively replace,

supplement, or operate alongside grey infrastructure. To optimise
benefits and system efficiency while reducing costs and trade-offs, the
best mix of green and grey investments must be found. Because they
also produce social, economic, and environmental co-benefits like

improved human health and livelihoods, food and energy security,
sustainable economic growth, decent jobs, ecosystem restoration
and maintenance, biodiversity, and nature-based water solutions are
essential achieving the 2030 agenda for Sustainable Development.

Nature based solutions will be crucial in advancing the revival of
rivers and creating a fairer future for everybody, even though they are
not a cure-all.

2. Effective

Create methods that will ensure dependable supply in the future
while simultaneously addressing the present need to provide
people with access to safe water. Panellists for World Water Day in
March 2020 recommended a shift in perspective about wastewater

treatment. Recyclers are working to reduce water imports and
increase water security in some nations, including Singapore. The
wealthy East Asian nation is a pioneer in the creation of cutting-edge

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