A harsh new warning has been issued by the United Nations about the urgency to protect the Earth’s water resources. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for immediate action to safeguard water resources and prevent conflicts.
Speaking at a three-day UN conference, Guterres warned that the world is not on track to meet its 2030 water goals, including access to safe drinking water and sanitation for all.
“[Water is] the most precious common good. [It] needs to be at the centre of the global political agenda. All of humanity’s hopes for the future depend, in some way, on charting a new science-based course to bring the water action agenda to life. Now is the time to act.”
The conference, which drew 10,000 participants, saw NGOs, governments, and the private sector…
