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UNU warns of a global 'water bankruptcy' (Level A1) — grey metal pipe with handle

UNU warns of a global 'water bankruptcy'CEFR A1

20 Jan 2026

Adapted from Hadeer Elhadary, SciDev CC BY 2.0

Photo by engin akyurt, Unsplash

Level A1 – Beginner
1 min
58 words
  • UNU published a report about water.
  • The report says the world is in water trouble.
  • Many people do not have safe water.
  • Almost half the world faces severe water shortage.
  • Groundwater and lakes are falling in many places.
  • Wetlands have been lost over decades.
  • The report says water can become unreliable.
  • This can cause hunger, migration and conflict.

Difficult words

  • publishput information in print or online
    published
  • reportwritten document with information about a topic
  • groundwaterwater that is under the ground
  • wetlandland with water and special plants
    Wetlands
  • unreliablenot always working or correct
  • migrationmovement of people from one place to another

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Discussion questions

  • Do you have safe water at home?
  • Have you seen a river or lake that is low?
  • Which worries you more: hunger or migration?

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