Public-private collaboration on water, key to achieving SDGs | World . . . Other critical innovations include those around storage systems for water, leakage in water delivery systems, agriculture, recycling industrial wastewater, and water-efficient energy systems These areas and technologies, often requiring collaboration between public and private sectors, hold the potential to reshape water management paradigms
Here are 5 ways we can build global water systems resilience 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
These breakthrough technologies can lead us to a zero water waste . . . To demystify the water technology landscape and elevate the most scalable solutions in this space, UpLink recently ran the Zero Water Waste Challenge, from which the top 10 water-focused entrepreneurs or 'Aquapreneurs' from a pool of 192 applicants representing 40 different countries have now been announced
How big an impact do humans have on the water cycle . . . - World . . . World Water Day is held on 22 March every year to raise awareness of the importance of freshwater and the challenges billions face in getting access to safe water A growing population, the increasing demands of human use for agriculture and industry, plus the effects of climate change all put water under threat
Water Futures: Mobilizing Multi-Stakeholder Action for Resilience 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
Securing water through the power of multi-stakeholder action Global water security is at increasing risk due to climate change and other environmental factors The 2030 Water Resources Group is multi-stakeholder coalition setup to tackle this issue They focus on three core areas: strengthening water resilience in food systems, securing urban water supplies, and scaling water reuse
Digital twins are transforming the world of water management The success of the Lushan Water Supply Company exemplifies how digital twin technology can enhance efficiency on a local scale Yet, with urbanization rates skyrocketing, the need for scalable water-management solutions becomes increasingly urgent Cross-sector collaboration will be necessary to tackle broader water-management issues at both
What is World Water Day? | World Economic Forum And so World Water Day has been observed since 1993 to highlight the work that remains to ensure everyone on Earth has access to clean drinking water And while it's a high-profile issue – check out our podcast with Matt Damon below – the figures above emphasize the challenges that remain, especially with freshwater usage increasing each year
Water security: How to ensure access to water in a changing world . . . Water resources have depleted by an estimated 20% since 1900 – just as the global population has grown Economies globally are investing heavily to ensure water security now and in the future These four guiding principles will ensure fair access to water for everyone around the world as we enter a water-stressed age
Investing in water resilience is crucial – and a major opportunity Nature-based solutions, or “green” infrastructure – as alternatives to human-built “grey” infrastructure such as dams or river regulations – are proven to deliver cost-effective, measurable and sustainable benefits to drive water resilience for people and nature, especially those most vulnerable to climate impacts