How does targeting water supply during war worsen the scarcity crisis? | The Stream

Water sustains life, but what happens when it is weaponised? In the ongoing US-Israel war on Iran, desalination plants supplying millions in the Gulf have become targets. This reflects a growing pattern: water infrastructure is increasingly vulnerable as global scarcity intensifies. The United Nations warns of looming "water bankruptcy" driven by climate change and rising global demands, including AI data centres.

Presenter: Stefanie Dekker

Guests:
Kaveh Madani - Director, UNU Institute for Water, Environment & Health

Zeina Moneer - Environmental policy and climate programmes expert

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