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Water Conflicts on the Rise

Updated 2026-08-23 09:25 UTC 1 source Negative

World Water Week 2026 marks a significant increase in water-related conflicts. Data shows these disputes have nearly quadrupled since 2020, posing growing threats globally.

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Al Jazeera

Where water conflicts pose the biggest threat in 2026

Water-related conflicts have nearly quadrupled since 2020. As World Water Week 2026 begins, Al Jazeera unpacks the data.

2026-08-23 09:13 UTC