Making fresh water sustainable around the world

The problem: Roughly 2 billion people lack safe, clean drinking water. Droughts that were once extreme are now normal. Plummeting groundwater levels, shrinking rivers and rising competition for water is fueling a global crisis — one that often hits low-income and rural communities the hardest.

What we’re doing about it: We’re working to make sure there is enough water for people, wildlife, agriculture and rural economies for generations to come. We bring together community leaders, farmers and policymakers in places where water is scarce, providing the data and policy guidance they need to manage water supplies wisely.