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Global Water Institute

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A desert environment with tumble weeks around and a shed in the center of the image with hills in a distance and some sparse green vegetation. a white car speeds by, half behind the shed. On the small brown shed with white ink it says Water is LIFE

Water is Life

2.2 billion

Total population worldwide that lack access to safe drinking water

70%

Proportion of global freshwater withdrawals due to agriculture

55 million

Number of people affected by drought every year

The Global Water Institute tackles critical water challenges by connecting Ohio State’s expertise in research, teaching, and outreach with exceptional partners all around the world.

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