In the past businesses have viewed water as a minimal operational cost and not a strategic issue. However, water has now emerged as a critical issue for both corporations and the public sector in response to increased water demand, climatic risks and potentially negative impacts on brand value....

1. The global challenge of water and why it matters to business -- 2. Global issue with local solutions -- 3. The disconnect between pricing and value -- 4. Water accounting : water footprint and virtual water -- 5. Partnerships and stakeholders -- 6. Water technology -- 7. Reporting, disclosure...

Building energy demands in the future could increase due to the climate change driven increase in outdoor temperatures. Gulf countries characterized by extreme climate and dependency on fossil fuels would be especially vulnerable to such impacts. Considering that in such countries about 80% of...