YEREVAN. – The World Day to Combat Desertification will be observed on June 17, including in Armenia, and this year’s theme is drought and scarcity of water. 

Projections indicate that in the year 2025, two-thirds of mankind will face problems of water scarcity, Armenia’s Nature Protection Ministry press service informs. 

This year’s slogan is: “Don’t let our future dry up!”

Being situated in an arid region, Armenia likewise is affected by desertification, and it suffers a great damage from the scarcity of water resources.

One of the key issues, in connection with the protection of the water resources of Armenia and the effective use of these resources, is the protection of Lake Sevan, which will be the main source of drinking water in the future.