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How global leaders are tackling the water crisis
World Bank & IMF Meetings

How global leaders are tackling the water crisis

At the 2026 World Bank/IMF Spring Meetings, World Bank Water Program Manager Sarah Nedolast joined GZERO’s Tony Maciulis to discuss global efforts to tackle water scarcity.

​Iran war threatens water access in Middle East
Graphic Truth

Iran conflict threatens water supply for millions

As missiles fly and oil prices soar, the Iran war is exposing another major resource vulnerability in the Middle East: water. Fresh water has been a scarce commodity in a region defined by a dry climate and low rainfall, but attacks on the region’s desalination plants, which convert seawater into drinking water, threaten to open a new front.

​People bathe in the sun under parasols on a beach near the city of Larnaca, Cyprus, on August 11, 2024.
Hard Numbers

HARD NUMBERS: UAE carries Cyprus’ water, China toughens trade stance, Trump admin ignores court order, Americans expect price hikes, Germany’s economy remains stagnant, South Korea’s ex-leader indicted

Hard Numbers: US and Mexico reach water deal, Russia and Ukraine smash drone records, US students look abroad after Trump win, Indonesia’s new president walks non-aligned line, Haiti's interim leader fired
Hard Numbers

Hard Numbers: US and Mexico reach water deal, Russia and Ukraine smash drone records, US students look abroad after Trump win, Indonesia’s new president walks non-aligned line, Haiti's interim leader fired

Graphic Truth: A world thirsty for peace
Graphic Truth

Graphic Truth: A world thirsty for peace

Much of the world’s freshwater comes from precipitation, which is increasingly impacted by climate change-induced droughts, heightening the risk of water-fueled conflict.

What will it take for the world to get serious about water?
Climate

What will it take for the world to get serious about water?

Why did it take over twenty years for the UN's marquee climate conference to start talking about water? This lack of attention has led humanity to "abuse the resource," overtaxing existing freshwater resources and exposing them to pollution, per expert James at a GZERO Live event organized by Sustainability Leaders Council, a partnership between Eurasia Group, GZERO Media, and Suntory.

The world is way behind on water policy | James Dalton
Climate

The world is way behind on water policy | James Dalton

When's the last time you remember a politician bringing up water policy on the campaign trail? It's far from the sexiest subject, but it absolutely merits discussion as climate change and overuse of water resources pose serious threats to the world's water systems, per James Dalton of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature at a GZERO Live event organized by Sustainability Leaders Council, a partnership between Eurasia Group, GZERO Media, and Suntory.

Why businesses are leapfrogging governments on water issues
Climate

Why businesses are leapfrogging governments on water issues

Companies need to exercise caution and be proactive in using water resources, even those that are legally entitled, says Shari Friedman, Eurasia Group's Managing Director for Climate and Sustainability, at a GZERO Live event organized by Sustainability Leaders Council, a partnership between Eurasia Group, GZERO Media, and Suntory.

Water scarcity can sink a city, says expert Tanvi Nagpal
Climate

Water scarcity can sink a city, says expert Tanvi Nagpal

Failure to invest in water systems and higher water bills can lead to huge consequences, like sinking an entire city. Just ask Jakarta, says water policy expert Tanvi Nagpal at a GZERO Live event organized by Sustainability Leaders Council, a partnership between Eurasia Group, GZERO Media, and Suntory.

Saving the planet is big business | Minoj Jain
Climate

Saving the planet is big business | Minoj Jain

Can saving the planet's freshwater be profitable? Most certainly, says Manoj Jain, investment director at Unison Capital — at a GZERO Live event organized by Sustainability Leaders Council, a partnership between Eurasia Group, GZERO Media, and Suntory.