A UN report says the term 'water crisis' no longer reflects the reality in many places, where 'irreversible damage has pushed river basins to a point of no return'.
UN declares start of the 'era of global water failure'
Tuesday, 20 January 2026RSS
Context & Explainers
Sustainability (sustentabilidade) means meeting present needs without reducing the ability of future generations to meet theirs, covering environmental, economic and social dimensions. For residents it affects local planning, jobs and services—look for municipal or company targets, timelines and measurable actions when assessing how sustainable a place or employer is.
