Water scarcity in Cyprus: how can we effectively manage the crisis?

By Maria Constantinou

Water scarcity is one of the most critical issues facing Cyprus, drawing attention from the state, the scientific community, and civil society. According to Eurostat data , Cyprus was the only country in the European Union experiencing severe water scarcity in 2022, with a Water Exploitation Index of 71 per cent, far exceeding the critical threshold of 40 per cent. In simple terms, we consume significantly more