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 ...
Water scarcity will intensify with climate and socioeconomic change, disproportionately impacting populations located in the Global South. Water scarcity will intensify with climate and socioeconomic ...
Parts of North America are poised to become “hotspots of water scarcity” within decades, partly because pollutants will make some water sources harder to use, scientists warned on Tuesday, urging ...
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 ...
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.
Water is not only a victim of climate impacts but it is also a critical enabler for renewable energy, food security and industry. The 2026 UN Water Conference will be a pivotal implementation moment, focusing on mobilizing action and placing water on the global agenda. Four urgent priorities must shape the agenda for water around a shared framework, scaleable investment, basin-level ...
With coherent policy, innovative finance and collaboration, water infrastructure can become a catalyst for sustainable growth and long-term resilience.