Access to clean water is a fundamental human right, yet over two billion worldwide lack this essential resource close to their homes. This scarcity fuels conflict and hampers development globally. Despite the situation’s gravity, I am steadfast in my belief that these challenges can be overcome.
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Jan Eliasson is former Swedish Minister for Foreign Affairs and former Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations.
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Eliasson, J. Why we must respect the goals we promised to achieve. Nat Water 2, 298–299 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s44221-024-00228-3
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