Water Scarcity and Climate Resilience
India stands on the brink of a severe water crisis as climate change intensifies erratic rainfall, depletes groundwater, and deteriorates glacier reserves. Water scarcity threatens economic growth, food security, health, and the well-being of millions, necessitating robust climate-resilient management strategies.
Recent Developments
- Recent reports warn that the global water crisis, intensified by climate change-driven droughts and floods, could cost the global economy trillions of dollars if urgent investments in water infrastructure and management are not made.
- The Global Climate Adaptation Partnership emphasized in early 2025 that water issues remain the “hidden crisis” of climate adaptation, calling for water security to be ....
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