Why water
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[content_column_text] => <p>Climate change is disrupting the global hydrological cycle. Droughts, floods, melting ice, shifting rainfall, and degrading soils are becoming more frequent and severe. These changes affect food production, infrastructure, economies, and ecosystems. Effective climate adaptation begins with understanding and governing water as a dynamic, interconnected system.</p>
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[content_column_text] => <p>More than half the world’s population lives in shared watersheds. As pressures rise, risks of tension increase. But water can also build trust. Inclusive governance and transboundary cooperation help prevent conflict, support regional development, and strengthen peace.</p>
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