Water conflict

Building tensions between Singapore and Malaysia over its water agreement are setting the two on a collision course over scarcity and sustainability.

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Despite being on other sides of the planet, Jakarta and Iowa are staring down similar issues around water hygiene and supply.

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South Africa dodged a water disaster in 2018, providing lessons for cities facing similar crises. But copying everything from Cape Town would be a mistake.

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Australia attempted a national management plan for its long-suffering Murray-Darling River. Over a decade later, what are the lessons for others?

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Tensions around access to and management of water are heightening all over the world. Finding ways to de-escalate and innovate is a matter of life and death.

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Long a source of tension with its neighbours, China’s transboundary rivers are opening opportunities for regional cooperation.

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Fair access to water is an issue for millions of people in India. Who controls access and how this is governed needs fixing.

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Sand mining in the Mekong is happening far more than officially reported — meaning the damage is far worse. More sustainable options are available.

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