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Peter Gleick on Water Poverty, Conflict, and a Hope for the Future

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The Rise of Conflicts Over Water

The number of conflicts over water have increased dramatically in recent years. Water wars are improbable and unlikely, but violence associated with water is on the rise. International humanitarian law says that civilian infrastructure should be protected during conflicts. Institutions must play a role to manage water when it crosses a border.

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