Thursday 26 March, 14:00

Global Water Bankruptcy

Professor Kaveh Madani presents the key findings of the UNU‑INWEH flagship report “Global Water Bankruptcy” and frames its implications for water governance and policy.

The session examines the report’s diagnosis that the world has entered an era of “water bankruptcy”, where long-term water use exceeds renewable inflows and safe depletion limits. It explores drivers of systemic degradation, policy responses, and strategic priorities for stakeholders to address sustained water stress and build resilience.

In English.

Chemin de Balexert 9,
1219 Vernier, Switzerland
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Photo Credit: UNEP Geneva Environment Network

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