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 ...
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 is becoming an increasingly high priority globally – here’s how leaders are redefining investment in water systems to drive resilience and growth.
Japan is reimagining water infrastructure with tech, transparency, and collaboration to boost resilience amid ageing systems and climate challenges.
India's water systems are under significant strain, but engineering solutions must be paired with institutional, behavioural and cultural approaches. The country holds nearly 18% of the world’s population but has access to only about 4% of global freshwater resources, so solutions are needed. Infrastructure alone cannot stabilize India's water future; experience shows it must be paired with ...
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.
The recognition of the value of investing in water solutions is increasing, but overall understanding of the sector still lags behind. Technological advancements are key to confronting global challenges - and solutions that reduce water waste are key to creating a greener, equitable future. The winners of UpLink's Zero Water Waste Challenge offer diverse innovations for addressing this crisis.