Los Angeles Times • 2026-01-21

'Water bankruptcy' — U.N. scientists say much of the world is irreversibly depleting water

With many rivers and aquifers tapped beyond their limits, UN scientists say the world is entering an era of 'water bankruptcy.'

Independent • 2026-01-20

The world is facing irreversible water ‘bankruptcy’. Billions of people are at risk

Nearly three-quarters of the global population reside in nations deemed "water insecure" or "critically water insecure", UN researchers said

UN • 2026-01-20

World enters era of ‘global water bankruptcy’

The world has moved beyond a water crisis and into a state of global water bankruptcy, says a new flagship report released on Tuesday by UN researchers.

The Guardian • 2026-01-20

Era of ‘global water bankruptcy’ is here, UN report says

Overuse and pollution must end urgently as no one knows when whole system might collapse, says expert

CBS • 2026-01-21

The world is entering an era of "water bankruptcy," U.N. report warns

Water sources are being depleted faster than they can be restored, according to a new report from United Nations researchers.