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We need to rethink how we manage our water systems — before it’s too late

A view shows submerged building amid flood water, following rains and floods during the monsoon season in Talti town in Sehwan, Pakistan September 15, 2022. Mismanagement of water systems worldwide is making droughts, flooding and pollution more likely.

Mismanagement of water systems worldwide is making droughts, flooding and pollution more likely. Image: REUTERS/Akhtar Soomro

Morgan Booher
Specialist, Global Water Initiative, World Economic Forum
Alex Mung
Head of Water and Environmental Resilience, World Economic Forum LLC
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