How does targeting water supplies during war worsen the shortage crisis? | Politics

Water sustains life, but what happens when it is weaponized? In the ongoing US-Israel war over Iran, desalination plants that supply millions of people in the Gulf have become targets. This reflects a growing pattern: as global scarcity increases, water infrastructure is becoming increasingly vulnerable. The United Nations has warned of impending “water bankruptcy” due to climate change and rising global demands, including AI data centres.

Presenter: stephanie decker

Guest:

Kaveh Madani – Director, UNU Institute for Water, Environment and Health

Zeina Monir – Environmental Policy and Climate Program Specialist