MEDIA
Secretary-General, in Security Council, Stresses Promotion of Water-resource Management as Tool to Foster Cooperation, Prevent Conflict
UN.org, November 24, 2016
Mr Waslekar proposed the creation of a “blue fund” for collaborative infrastructure projects and suggested that the Council extend its pronouncements on the protection of medical personnel and facilities to water resources. Ceasefires could be negotiated to facilitate repair of water systems, among other measures, he added.