Water cooperation is essential when countries share lakes and rivers – yet it’s been deteriorating in many places, with serious consequences

Nationalistic behavior can put people, economies and ecosystems, and even peace, at risk. The US, which paused Columbia River talks with Canada, isn’t the only country shifting in this direction.

Melissa McCracken, Assistant Professor of International Environmental Policy, Fletcher School, Tufts University • conversation
March 18, 2025 • ~11 min

Groundwater: depleting reserves must be protected around the world

Our planet’s invaluable natural store of freshwater is woefully neglected.

Mohammad Shamsudduha ('Shams'), Associate Professor in Humanitarian Science, UCL • conversation
March 21, 2022 • ~7 min

How the UK's first lockdown changed water habits – and risked shortages

With fewer people commuting, home water use changed radically overnight in March 2020.

Ruby Smith, Research Assistant in Geography, University of Manchester • conversation
March 22, 2021 • ~7 min

How the UK's first lockdown changed our water habits – and risked shortages

With fewer people commuting, home water use changed radically overnight in March 2020.

Ruby Smith, Research Assistant in Geography, University of Manchester • conversation
March 22, 2021 • ~7 min

Coronavirus spotlights the link between clean water and health

Water is essential for health, economic well-being and social equity, but too many people around the world still don't have access to clean drinking water and sanitation.

David Feldman, Professor Urban Planning & Public Policy and Political Science, Director of Water UCI, University of California, Irvine • conversation
March 20, 2020 • ~8 min

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