In light of World Water day on March 22, the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) has called for regional dialogue to address common challenges related to water scarcity.

The region’s population classified as “water-poor” is expected to increase to over 250 million within 20 years, UfM said in a press release, citing the first-ever scientific report on the impact of climate and environmental change in the Mediterranean.

According to the report, irrigation represents between 50% and 90% of the...