Report warns Earth's water cycle disrupted for first time in human history

A new report from the Global Commission on the Economics of Water states that decades of poor water management and climate change have disrupted the Earth's water cycle for the first time in human history. The report emphasizes the urgent need to treat water as a global common good. The commission highlights that rising temperatures and pollution threaten equitable access to water. It calls for a new approach to water governance, better-targeted subsidies, and partnerships across all levels to address the global water crisis. The report also notes that mismanagement has harmed both freshwater and land ecosystems, leading to severe droughts and floods. It outlines five key missions to improve water productivity, restore natural habitats, and ensure safe drinking water for all by 2030.