Have We Entered an Era of Water Bankruptcy?

In this episode of Water Matters, Matt is joined by Tim Smedley to unpack a major new report introducing the concept of “water bankruptcy” — a shift from short-term water crises to long-term, irreversible loss of water systems. They explore what this means in practice, from disappearing lakes and overused aquifers to the potential knock-on effects on food supply and global markets. The conversation also looks at whether we’re already seeing early signs of this in parts of the world — and what can still be done to change course.