government approach to protecting the world’s water resources. How it works: A plan, if approved, would help establish a U.S. “Global water security continues to play an important role in our national security interests and is a critical component of our ongoing work in the Biden administration.”.”We do not have a comment on any action plan at this time,” a senior administration official told Axios in an emailed statement responding to a request for official comment from the White House.What they’re saying: An NSC spokesperson said no final decisions have been made about releasing a plan. Officials also want to improve global access to sanitation, all while promoting cross-border cooperation over resources.The goals are to ensure America’s water security and prevent conflicts over water - including in the Middle East and Africa.But national security experts’ job is to look around the corner for the next big threats. A proposed White House action plan would link global water security with national security for the first time.īetween the lines: Inflation, crime and Russia’s war on Ukraine have taken center stage in U.S.
External conflicts over water pose a threat to national security, as well as international relations.
Why it matters: Climate change, border conflicts, cyber threats and inefficient agricultural practices threaten humanity’s future supply. National Security Council officials are discussing releasing a first-ever White House action plan for global water security, a source with direct knowledge of the plan tells Axios.
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