The world is not on the precipice of a global water crisis: it is decades into an escalating catastrophe.

Today, global water demand already outstrips availability, with at least half of the global population experiencing highly water-stressed conditions. That is, they live in a region of the world that is highly water stressed for at least one month of the year.

At the same time, climate change will have diverse and unpredictable consequences for water security. 

The ramifications of the existing water crisis will continue to grow in scope and severity without swift and robust intervention.