Water poses significant risks to global corporations in three areas: Direct operational and supply chain risks, market … and reputational risks, and regulatory risks. The 2030 Water Resources Group (WRG), a partnership platform managed by the … World Bank, believes it is in companies' business interests to invest in mitigating water risks in their operations and …

Each year, water pollution accounts for 1.8 million deaths and costs businesses an estimated 425 billion dollars. The … 2030 Water Resources Group (WRG) supports industries and utilities to use water more efficiently and recycle more of the … freshwater they consume. By changing incentives, strengthening regulatory frameworks, and improving markets, one can make water …

One in three cities is at high risk of water stress. The 2030 Water Resources Group (WRG) helps cities prevent, respond … to, and recover from water crises. This is done by facilitating partnerships between governments and businesses to manage … water more effectively and create resilient and water-secure cities …

makes it harder for farmers to produce enough to feed the planet. The 2030 Water Resources Group (WRG) advances sustainable … water use in agriculture and builds food systems that are more resilient in the face of a changing climate …

Africa's rapidly increasing population, expanding economies, and changing climate are driving increased water demand …, reliable data for water planning and monitoring. The Water Data Revolution (WDR) initiative, launched in 2021, aims to bridge …

Water Resources Group (WRG) catalyzes collaboration between the private sector and government to tackle water security …

This report, "Water Security and Climate Change: Insights from Country Climate and Development Reports," examines the … crucial role of water in addressing climate change, drawing insights from the World Bank's Country Climate and Development … Reports (CCDRs). The report highlights the significant impacts of climate change on water resources, including increased …

urban areas is having a significant impact on the quantity and quality of water available as inputs into the production and … consumption process, as well as the ability of the water system to absorb and neutralize the waste byproducts deposited into it …. Water shortages are most severe in the north of the country, where surface water diversion is excessive and groundwater is …