Kuala Lampur, April 3 -- The world is never free from conflicts. It can be over territorial ownership as we have seen in Gaza. The pursuit to own big oil reserves has also been a source of skirmishes. But increasingly, many see water as the next reason for conflicts which can even escalate into war. Water is a critical resource for life, ecosystems, and economic development, yet it faces numerous global challenges. These include scarcity, pollution, unequal access, and the impacts of climate change. Many countries share water resources. Many rivers run through many countries. A good example is the Nile which flows through countries including Ethiopia, Sudan and Egypt, the main ones. Then there is the Mekong river which is also shared by c...