ASSESSMENT OF FLUCTUATIONS IN WATER CONSUMPTION IN THE REPUBLIC OF BELARUS AND EUROPEAN COUNTRIES

Abstract

Water is a vital resource that plays a key role in ensuring the sustainable development of society and the economy. In the context of global climate change, population size and increased resource consumption water resources management is becoming one of the most urgent tasks for countries around the world. The Republic of Belarus, having significant water resources, is faced with the need to optimize water consumption in various sectors of the economy, such as agriculture, industry and public utilities.

In recent years, there have been significant fluctuations in the volume of water consumption, due to both internal factors and external challenges. Climate change leads to changes in precipitation and temperature regimes, which, in turn, affects the availability of water resources. Population change and increasing urbanization create additional pressures on water supply and sanitation systems. The efficiency of using water resources in Belarus not only affects economic stability, but also the ecological state of the country as a whole.

A comparison of water consumption in Belarus with other European countries reveals common trends and specific differences in technologies and water management systems. It also provides an opportunity to identify key issues and further develop strategies for the efficient use of water resources in various sectors of the economy and promote the preservation of the ecological balance in the territory under consideration. The study of this topic is of great importance not only for ensuring water security, but also for achieving sustainable development goals at the national and international levels.