CANARY ISLANDS, A PARADISE ON LIFE SUPPORT

Canary Islanders innovate to secure water amidst recurring droughts and demands.

With scarce water resources and rainfall levels comparable to desert areas, the inhabitants of the Canary Islands have never considered water as a guaranteed commodity and have always had to demonstrate ingenuity in accessing this vital resource. However, recurring droughts and growing demands are once again forcing the islanders to adapt and rely on petroleum to access freshwater. How do these European citizens perceive their relationship with this precious good, and how do they organize themselves to ensure the continuity of life on these arid islets?