Global arsenic dilemma and sustainability

Area of Science:

• Environmental Science
• Public Health
• Global Development

Background:

• Arsenic (As) is a widespread natural contaminant in global water resources.
• Exposure risks exist through contaminated food imports and exports, impacting human health worldwide.
• Current global frameworks like the UN's Universal Declaration of Human Rights and SDGs do not explicitly guarantee arsenic-safe water and food.

Purpose of the Study:

• To highlight the global significance of arsenic contamination.
• To propose a strategic approach for sustainable arsenic mitigation by 2030.
• To emphasize the need for integrated global efforts in arsenic research and management.

Main Methods:

• This article presents a perspective on the global arsenic problem.
• It advocates for the establishment of an international platform for knowledge and resource sharing.
• The proposed network will integrate scientists, professionals, and early career researchers.

Main Results:

• Addressing arsenic contamination is critical for achieving human rights, SDGs, and UNESCO priorities.
• An international collaborative platform can effectively manage arsenic mitigation strategies.
• Such a network will support global economic development and enhance human health.

Conclusions:

• Sustainable arsenic mitigation requires a coordinated global response.
• An integrated international research network is essential for effective arsenic management.
• Achieving arsenic-safe resources by 2030 is crucial for global well-being and sustainable development.