Global Water Bankruptcy: Professor Kaveh Madani Keynote | Brace Water Day 2026

As part of Brace Water Day 2026, Professor Kaveh Madani, Director of the United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health (UNU-INWEH) and recipient of the 2026 Stockholm Water Prize, delivered a keynote address examining the challenges facing global water systems and the pathways toward water security and sustainability. In his keynote presentation, Professor Madani examined the growing pressures facing global water systems and discussed the transformative actions needed to strengthen water security, environmental sustainability, and human resilience. Drawing on his extensive experience in water governance, environmental policy, and sustainability, he shared insights into the challenges and opportunities facing water systems around the world.