On Wednesday, June 1st, Vice President Kamala Harris unveiled a White House plan to advance global water security and emphasized the national security implications of water scarcity. Harris said the plan, which elevates water security as an "international priority," is aimed at preventing conflict between nations and promoting equity and economic growth. Harris stressed that she has been "acutely aware" of the importance of water security since a young age, when she saw first-hand the effects of a drought in California.