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....

The problem with business as usual -- Risk associated with business-as-usual practices -- Demand for energy -- Demand for food -- Demand for water -- The challenge of the Nexus -- Demand for resources -- Climate change -- Tough choices -- the tradeoffs -- Why is it hard to make tough decisions?...

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...