When water has a problem, the world has a problem.

Get a glimpse of what’s in store.

Too little water

Water
scarcity
not
only
restricts
access
to
safe
drinking
water
but
also
hampers
hygiene
practices,
particularly
impacting
women
and
children
who
bear
the
burden
of
water
collection.
Insufficient
water
availability
increases
costs
and
jeopardizes
food
production,
leading
to
crop
failure,
reduced
output,
and
higher
prices.
This
threatens
the
diversity
and
nutrition
of
our
food.
Explore
our
partner
organizations
to
take
action
beyond
drinking
water
concerns.

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Too much water

Since
2000,
flood-related
disasters
have
surged
by
134%,
inflicting
severe
social
and
economic
consequences.
Floods
result
in
immediate
loss
of
life,
property,
crops,
and
livestock.
They
also
lead
to
health
problems
like
waterborne
diseases
and
malnutrition.
Recovery
from
floods
takes
months
or
even
years.
Additionally,
floods
harm
food
production
by
reducing
crop
yield,
causing
soil
erosion,
and
damaging
farming
infrastructure.
They
spread
pollutants
and
pose
risks
to
affected
communities.
Explore
our
partner
organizations
for
ways
to
take
action.

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Too dirty water

Fresh
water
is
vital
for
our
survival,
but
only
2.5%
of
Earth's
water
is
freshwater,
much
of
which
is
frozen
or
underground.
Unfortunately,
more
and
more
freshwater
is
becoming
contaminated
with
pollutants,
such
as
chemicals,
waste,
and
plastic,
which
affects
everyone
who
comes
into
contact
with
it,
especially
vulnerable
populations.
Polluted
water
can
harm
crops,
aquatic
animals,
and
humans,
causing
various
health
issues.

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5 Billion People

More than half of humanity will struggle to get enough water for their needs, at least one month a year, by 2050.

The water crisis affects everything.The products
we use

The food
we eat

The clothes
we wear

Who is affected, and what can you do?

Water
whether
too
much,
too
little,
or
too
dirty
connects
the
great
challenges
of
our
time.
No
less
than
90%
of
all
climate
disasters
manifest
themselves
through
water:
via
flooding,
drought
or
pollution.
Floods
are
devastating
island
nations
and
coastal
cities,
while
droughts
are
drying
up
the
Western
US
and
Sub-Saharan
Africa.
Developing
nations,
and
parts
of
the
world
where
goods
are
manufactured,
are
affected
by
pollution
and
its
effects.
All
over
the
world,
people
are
starting
to
feel
the
emerging
water
crisis
and
if
we
don't
act
now,
it'll
only
get
worse.
While
some
of
you
might
not
notice
these
issues
in
your
day-to-day
life,
it
might
only
be
a
matter
of
time.

Luckily,
there
are
many
things
that
you
can
do.
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Download
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to
share
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on
your
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channels.
Get
involved
in
local
organizations
that
fight
against
the
emerging
water
crisis
in
your
area.
Regardless
if
there
is
too
much,
too
little,
or
too
dirty
water
-
we
need
you.
We
radically
need
to
change
the
way
we
think
about
how
we
use,
manage,
and
value
water.
And
it
means
rapidly
figuring
out
how
to
repair
and
replenish
the
water
cycle
even
as
we
prosper.
The
good
news
is
that
we
do
have
what
it
takes
to
put
water
back
on
a
sustainable
track.
We
have
the
scientific
knowledge.
We
have
most
of
the
technologies
and
capabilities.
So
check
out
our
partner
organzations
and
find
out
more.

Act now to makea difference.

This is what
you can do

Support our partners

Simavi logo

Water problems worldwide affect women and girls in marginalized communities in Africa and Asia particularly hard. These same women are also key to the solution. Simavi strives to get the funding for local solutions in the hands of these women.

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PARTNER

WaterFootPrint Implementation logo

Water Footprint Implementation is a young organization specialized in Water Footprint Assessments and implementation of methods for Water Footprint reduction. WFI aims to have an impact on water resource consumption by helping the private sector, governments, and consumers to put the academic, data-based Water Footprint concept into practice.

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PARTNER

WWF logo

WWF is striving to transform the way that the world's rivers, lakes and wetlands are valued and managed - not just as water sources but for all the diverse benefits they provide to people and nature. In more than 50 countries, we collaborate with partners to protect and restore wetlands, save iconic species like sturgeon and river dolphins, keep rivers free flowing and build resilience to climate change.

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PARTNER

IRC logo

IRC is an international think tank actively building strong water, sanitation and hygiene systems – from the bottom up and the top down. We exist to support countries to build strong local and national services, underpinned by resilient systems, that transform lives and build equity, justice and opportunity for all.

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PARTNER

Join a local initiative

Run for Water logo

Join the global community of water campaigners and invite everyone to join our free, virtual activations as we work together to change the world.

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See what cities do to keep you safe.

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Generation Unlimited logo

Become an advocate, join Generation Unlimited to learn more about skills and how to get connected.

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Wavemakers United logo

Be a game changer, join the movement of talent for water and energy.

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Global Youth Movement for Water logo

Get involved: the Global Youth Movement for Water created this website for youth to address the water challenges.

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Be the change: what can you do for water?

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Learn about the commitments and actions made for your country in the Water Action Agenda that was initiated for the UN 2023 Water Conference

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