Access to freshwater is changing rapidly, with water stress affecting billions of people and countless businesses each year. Droughts and floods are becoming more frequent and severe, water pollution continues to rise and, without urgent action, we will soon reach a tipping point. This report outlines key pathways to strengthen water resilience, through private sector and multi-stakeholder ...
Water stress is a global challenge, and the expanding AI economy is amplifying demand. Managing this pressure presents a meaningful opportunity to pursue sustainable solutions.
How the Global Future Council on Energy Nexus is shaping integrated solutions to manage the energy, food and water nexus in a resource-constrained world.
Japan is reimagining water infrastructure with tech, transparency, and collaboration to boost resilience amid ageing systems and climate challenges.
Emerging economies incur a disproportionate impact on food-water systems yet are proving innovation can turn constraints into catalysts to meet demands.
Water scarcity, pollution and extreme weather events driven by climate change, population growth and industrial demand are pushing global water systems to critical levels. Building water resilience hinges on cross-sector partnerships, tailored financing and adopting innovative governance and policy frameworks. Five essential strategies – holistic water valuation, fit-for-purpose financing ...
More than 1,000 partners from the private sector, government and civil society are working together through the 2030 Water Resources Group. The group has facilitated close to $1 billion of financing for water-related programmes. This multistakeholder collaboration aims to ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all by 2030.
Amid the intensifying climate crisis, the power sector is increasingly vulnerable to water stress, while also exacerbating it. Here are some 'water-smart' solutions