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The United Nations opened its 2023 Water Conference in New York on Wednesday, with a plea to governments to better manage one of humanity's shared resources.
A quarter of the world's population relies on unsafe drinking water while half lacks basic sanitation, the UN said. Meanwhile, nearly three quarters of recent disasters have been related to water.
"We are draining humanity's lifeblood through vampiric overconsumption and unsustainable use, and evaporating it through global heating," said United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
"Governments must develop and implement plans that ensure equitable water access for all people while conserving this precious resource," Guterres added.
(With input from Reuters)
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