Water emergencies are deeply personal to us. Coming from Southeast Asia and southern Africa—two regions that struggle with water challenges—we have witnessed firsthand how water defines the fate of communities and nations. In many areas of the world, floods have become a persistent risk, displacing millions and causing severe economic losses. Extreme rainfall has led [ ]
Tuesday 4 November 2025
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