Background

22nd Meeting of the Group of Friends on Water and Peace

This meeting will explore the concept of “global water bankruptcy” and its implications for cooperation and peace, drawing on the recent flagship report Global Water Bankruptcy: Living Beyond Our Hydrological Means in the Post-Crisis Era published by the United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health (UNU-INWEH).
GoF 2026 Water Conf banniere
March, 27th 2026 - March, 27th 2026
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Zurich (+02:00)

The discussion wil focus on the implications of the flagship report Global Water Bankruptcy: Living Beyond Our Hydrological Means in the Post-Crisis Era, published by UNU-INWEH in January 2026. and examine how increasing water stress and ecosystem degradation may affect governance, stability, and international cooperation.

The meeting will feature a presentation by Prof. Kaveh Madani, Director of UNU-INWEH and lead author of the report.

You can download the Concept Note below.

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"Water Bankruptcy and its Implications for Cooperation and Peace" - 22nd Meeting Concept Note - Group of Friends on Water and Peace

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Global Water Bankruptcy: Living Beyond Our Hydrological Means in the Post-Crisis Era

United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health (UNU-INWEH)
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