Water scarcity and the importance of cooperation for peace =============== #fef1a6c8 ver:0.08 Water has been historically used as a means of power by European imperialists to expand their influence and create hierarchies of access, according to an analysis by the Times of India. Ancient civilizations thrived by controlling water, leading to the development of empires based on water control and its surpluses. However, the world now faces a water crisis, with 2.2 billion people still living without access to safe drinking water, according to a report by the United Nations World Water Development Report 2024. The report also highlights that tensions over water are exacerbating conflicts worldwide. Between 2002 and 2021, droughts affected more than 1.4 billion people, and as of 2022, roughly half of the world's population experienced severe water scarcity for at least part of the year.... #newstr #WaterScarcity #InternationalWaterDay #WaterDisputes #WaterConservation #Collaboration here.news/story/fef1a6c8?ver=0.08