Each time I attend Cairo Water Week, I am reminded that water is more than just a resource, but the lifeblood that connects us as humanity. This year marks the fourth time that I have had the privilege to participate in this gathering, and each time, I leave with a deeper sense of urgency and hope.
In a world shaken by conflict, climate change, and inequality, water remains one of the few elements that can truly unite rather than divide us. Yet, it is painful to witness how, in some parts of the world, water is being manipulated and used to assert control, or worse, as a weapon of war.
At the 8th Cairo Water Week, which took place from October 12 to 16, in Cairo, Egypt, I felt compelled…