March was noted for the Water Forum held in Marseilles. The goal of this event was to discuss sanitation and water supply issues which are currently raising concern virtually in all countries of the world.
400 meetings were held within the framework of the Forum and they were attended by more than a dozen of heads of states and nearly one hundred ministers, international organizations and delegations. Almost 35 thousand persons from different parts of the world came to Marseilles for the time of the Forum.
According to statistical data announced during this event, over two milliard persons live without sewerage. Settlements located in Sahara use contaminated water which is dangerous for human health and life. This is the reason why Africa countries account for 80% of cholera incidence. During the Forum it was also announced that even residents of Europe suffer from water shortage.