A new report by UN scientists warns that the world has moved beyond a “water crisis” into an era of “global water bankruptcy,” where critical systems have suffered irreversible damage. Approximately 4 billion people now live with severe water scarcity for at least one month a year. Experts are calling for a fundamental reset of global water management, shifting from reactive emergency responses to a “bankruptcy management” model that prioritizes the protection of remaining natural water capital.
Date: January 22, 2026. Source: washingtonpost.com