The pandemic is laying bare a global water crisis

In an op-ed on Foreign Policy, Alan Nicol argues insufficient water for washing is likely to worsen the coronavirus in the poorest nations — but there’s a better way forward.

As nations begin to peek under the curtain of the global lockdown and start preparations for reopening their economies, governments should begin with an abundance of caution. Rather than returning to our current, broken systems, we must tackle future risks head-on.

Without a sea change in our economic growth models to prioritize water for the poor and for healthier, more sustainable food systems and environments, we will continue to face further jeopardy and future risks.

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