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- The United Nations University (UNU) report, led by lead author Kaveh Madani, warns that many water systems are irreversibly damaged by overuse and pollution, signaling global water bankruptcy.
- It notes that 70% of major aquifers are in decline, with risks to food security and political stability.
- The report calls for a new global water agenda focused on sustainable management and equitable distribution, especially in Asia and the Middle East.
