The objectives of the National Water Strategy include sustainable water management, the protection of lakes and waterways, and drought management. The Ministry of Rural Development's Deputy Minister of State for Water spoke about the related goals and experiences at the Civil Sziget.

Photo: Károly ÁrvaiThe social debate on the Strategy ended in July and the Ministry of Rural Development is processing the opinions and suggestions received. The Water Strategy proposed to the Government will determine the main directions of action, and the programme(s) will be financed by the Government using both European Union and domestic resources.

(Ministry of Rural Development)