Expert Says Cooperation Can Resolve Global Water Scarcities
286 views · Published 22 March 2013 · 2:48 · Indexed 21 September 2026
Channel: Voice of America · 2013 · News & Politics
Uncertain access to fresh water is among the world's greatest security threats. That's according to the worldwide assessment delivered by U.S. intelligence agencies to Congress earlier in March. Water shortages, increasing pollution, flooding and climate change can all heighten instability within and between countries. But on this World Water Day (March 22), the United Nations says water scarcity offers opportunities for collaboration as well as conflict. VOA's Steve Baragona has more.
