What is World Water Day? - The World Economic Forum World Water Day is held every year on 22 March to raise awareness of global freshwater challenges and solutions This year's theme is Water and Gender, highlighting how water insecurity fuels inequality and exploring how women's voices and leadership can make water a force for a healthier and gender-equal future The World Economic Forum's Water Futures Community is a collaborative platform
Why AIs water problem might actually be an opportunity 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 we tackle the energy, food and water nexus 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 Futures: Mobilizing Multi-Stakeholder Action for Resilience This report outlines key pathways to strengthen water resilience, through private sector and multi-stakeholder action, and secure the future of water for society and the global economy Access to freshwater is changing rapidly, with water stress affecting billions of people and countless businesses each year
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 Five essential strategies – holistic water valuation, fit-for-purpose financing