Kaveh Madani Wins 2026 Stockholm Water Prize

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Category : Awards Published on: March 21 2026

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UN official Kaveh Madani has been awarded the 2026 Stockholm Water Prize for his innovative work in water management and diplomacy.
At 44, he is the youngest laureate in the prize's history. Madani is renowned for the concept of "water bankruptcy," highlighting systemic water depletion. His career spans high-level policy roles and academic research, bridging the gap between complex science and actionable global policy.

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