Why Lakes Shrink: The Decisions behind Water Crises

Blanka Benkő-Kovács

Founder - Political Advisor, International Security and Defence Policy Expert

Shrinking lakes have become one of the most visible symbols of climate change. Yet their decline tells a more complex story. Alongside a changing climate, decisions about water management, agriculture and development play a decisive role in water crises—and can shape the fate of a country’s or region’s water resources for decades.