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This study aims to gain a deeper understanding of climate change and wastewater usage in Cyprus. Focusing on water resources, the study was done in Cyprus.The significance of selecting Cyprus as our case study arises the fact it is not only one of the Mediterranean Sea countries worldwide with water resource concerns but also faces a serious danger of drought in the next years. Documentary analysis and summation of what numerous sources mentioned regarding the freshwater situation in Cyprus were used to collect data. The objective of this research was to understand the water resources available in Cyprus and the quality of fresh water, then to examine the practices and mechanisms of freshwater resource management in Cyprus, and finally to investigate the challenges faced by various water resources in Cyprus and the various means to overcome them. The initial objective was to determine the different water resources in Cyprus. Second, we analyzed the many strategies employed to manage these resources and the diverse management structures in Cyprus. In light of the foregoing, this study's main objective was to understand climate change and wastewater utilization better. Thus, linking formal and informal institutions in the management of these water resources, as well as the issues and solutions they face in dealing with salt water. Water conservation is not an individual concern. All parties are involved, including the government, non-governmental groups, local inhabitants, and all stakeholders, with differing opinions.

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Gökçekuş, H., Kassem, Y., Quoigoah, M. P., & Aruni, P. N. (2022). Climate change, water resources, and wastewater reuse in Cyprus. Future Technology, 2(1), 1–12. Retrieved from https://fupubco.com/futech/article/view/46
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