2.2 billion people lack safely managed drinking water globally, exacerbating climate change impacts and social instability, according to a UN report.

Amid climate change impacts, 2.2 billion people globally lack access to safely managed drinking water, with water scarcity increasing social instability, according to a UN report. World Food Programme (WFP) addresses water-related challenges by supporting resilient farming programs, reducing deforestation, and promoting sustainable water practices. Increasing global water scarcity is fueling more conflicts and contributing to instability, with girls and women disproportionately affected.

March 21, 2024
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