Water is the lifeblood of life, and without it, sustainable development cannot be achieved. However, the world faces serious challenges in providing clean water. Amid these challenges, technology has emerged as a key tool for providing innovative and sustainable solutions to address the water crisis. This includes desalination, smart irrigation systems, and wastewater recycling.<br /><br />One such innovation is fog technology for water harvesting, which is an innovative method for extracting drinking water from condensed fog in dry areas suffering from water scarcity. This technology relies on special networks that capture the tiny water particles suspended in the fog, then collect and convert them into usable water. The networks are made of fine fibers (such as nylon or polyethylene) and are installed on tall poles in areas where dense fog passes, such as coastal regions or mountains. When the fog passes through the network, the small water particles stick to the threads, gathering to form larger droplets. Due to gravity, these collected droplets fall into small channels placed beneath the network, where the water is gathered in dedicated tanks and filtered before becoming suitable for drinking or agricultural use.<br /><br />This technology first emerged two decades ago on the peaks of the Andes mountains in Chile, where fog density is suitable for harvesting. Developed by the non-governmental organization "FogQuest" and tested in various countries like Guatemala, Peru, and Namibia, it is now being used for the first time in North Africa. Issa Al-Darham, head of the "Dar Sidi Hammad Association for Development, Education, and Culture," told AFP that having direct access to fresh water from a tap in such a semi-arid region is considered a revolution in the eyes of the local population. The success of this technology in Morocco, he explains, is due to three main factors: high atmospheric pressure, cold marine currents, and the barrier formed by the mountains.<br /><br />The benefits of fog water harvesting technology include providing a sustainable and environmentally friendly water source, lower costs compared to desalination or drilling wells, no need for electricity or fuel, and conservation of natural resources, reducing dependence on traditional water sources.<br /><br />This technology represents an innovative and sustainable solution to address the water scarcity crisis, especially in dry regions. With advancements in technology, the efficiency of this technique can be improved, and its use can be expanded globally to provide clean water to millions of people.<br /><br /><br /><br />