Megadrought and the Human Right to Water: What We Can Learn From the Fight for Dignity in Rural Central Chile

Kate Altemus Cullen examines how droughts can exacerbate inequality, and how communities respond. Globally, 2.1 billion people lack access to safe drinking water, often reliant on community-managed systems like APRs in Chile, where an ongoing megadrought has severely impacted water sources, exacerbating inequalities. Despite challenges linked to climate change and industrial demands, APR leaders strive to maintain water access, highlighting the need for institutional support and community participation in water governance.