Opinion | From crisis to bankruptcy
Summary
Global water systems are facing irreversible collapse, leading to planetary scale water bankruptcy. In Nepal, changing rainfall patterns and depleting springs are exacerbating water scarcity, demanding urgent policy shifts to address this critical issue.
Key Points
- The UN University report declares global water bankruptcy due to irreversible depletion of water sources.
- Many rivers worldwide fail to reach the sea, glaciers are melting, and soil water capacity is declining drastically.
- In Nepal, rainfall patterns have changed, springs are drying up, and groundwater levels are falling significantly.
- Current policies are inadequate; urgent, root-cause-focused interventions are necessary to avoid worsening water scarcity and related social impacts.
