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Global Water Crisis
globalFreshwater scarcity, water stress, and access to safe drinking water affecting over 2 billion people globally
Risk Assessment for Global
MODERATE RISK0%
Probability of significant event
within 12 months
Forecast horizon12 months
1 month3 years
Active Forecast Questions
Will major water conflict occur between nations sharing rivers by 2028?
35%
by 2028
Will a city of >5M people face Day Zero water crisis by 2027?
48%
by 2027
Key Indicators
Countries Facing High Water Stress52 countries
Population Without Safe Drinking Water2.2 billion
People at Risk of Water Displacement by 2030700 million
Most Affected
GlobalAfricaMiddle EastSouth AsiaSahel Region