Scientists from the United Nations warn that the planet has entered a state of Global Water Bankruptcy, signaling that many vital water systems are now irreparably damaged.
This condition mirrors financial insolvency, as humanity has consistently overdrawn natural reserves like glaciers and aquifers beyond their ability to replenish.
Because traditional crisis management can no longer restore these depleted resources, the report advocates for a radical shift toward bankruptcy management to adapt to a permanent loss of water security.
This new reality affects nearly three-quarters of the global population, threatening food supplies and increasing the potential for international conflict.
To address these irreversible environmental changes, the authors call for a global governance agenda that prioritizes aggressive conservation and international cooperation.