2023 UN Water Conference: How can the US capitalize on the momentum?

With the Water Sustainable Development Goal (SDG 6) far from being achieved, UN Secretary General António Guterres warned that globally, “water is in deep trouble” from over-use, insufficient drinking water and sanitation along with climate change. While the worst of these challenges are often framed as impacting developing countries, the U.S. is hardly immune. In light of this warning, what actions can our country take? How should we invest the U.S. pledge to best serve our interests at home and abroad?