Water scarcity is a growing threat affecting billions of people worldwide. According to a 2023 United Nations report, over 1 in 4 people lack access to clean drinking water, and nearly half the world’s population (3.6 billion people) lack basic sanitation 1. With climate change expected to worsen droughts, researchers are scrambling for solutions. One promising approach is atmospheric water harvesting (AWH) technology, which extracts water vapor from the air. This article explores recent advancements in AWH technology, including its potential to provide clean drinking water to people in arid regions.