Global Water Bankruptcy: Living Beyond Our Hydrological Means

On 20th January 2026, a new report by the United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health (UNU-INWEH) warned that the world has entered a phase of Global Water Bankruptcy.

  • The assessment makes clear that global agriculture and water systems are no longer facing a temporary crisis, but operating beyond sustainable hydrological limits with long-term ecological and socio-economic consequences.

Key Findings & Statistics

  • Nearly 70% of global freshwater withdrawals are used for agriculture, much of it in regions with declining or highly variable water availability.
  • Around 3 billion people and over half of global food production are located in areas ....
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