Maude Barlow

I firmly believe that the privatization of water resources endangers the universal right to clean water. Public stewardship ensures water remains a shared resource, not a commodity for profit.

The idea of privatizing water services is deeply troubling to me. Water is a public trust and a human right, not a commodity to be bought and sold. Privatization often leads to higher prices and diminished service, disproportionately affecting the poor and marginalized. We must protect our public water services to ensure equitable access for all.