Hungary can help resolve water shortage in the world, Hungarian CEO says

Challenges posed by water shortage can be resolved through cooperation, innovation and strategic planning, and utilising Hungary’s expertise in water management, the CEO of the Hungarian Export Promotion Agency (HEPA) told MTI by phone on Wednesday.

HEPA head Gábor Jenei addressed a regional water management industry conference organised by the Drought Prevention Institution in the Hungarian House in Brussels.

“Extreme weather conditions, including floods and droughts over the past years, have put the spotlight on the need of sustainable water management,” he said, highlighting Hungary’s expertise in forecasting those extremities. “We have the knowledge and the tools to tackle the challenges,” Jenei said.

He noted that a response to climate problems, Hungary had developed and installed its own “drought-watch” monitoring system (MARS) which provides real-time data. “This is essential for government decisions, agricultural planning and the protection of the ecosystem,” Jenei added.