Global demand for water is increasing due to population growth, economic development, urbanisation, and changing consumption patterns. Climate change will also play a role in increasing the numbers of people exposed to water scarcity and flooding risks. This report discusses challenges and solutions in tackling global water security. With a brief background overview and mini-case studies, it illustrates the development of better water management strategies and necessary steps to ensure water security.
The report indicates progression is hampered by a significant investment shortfall in water resources management infrastructure. It suggests that there are a variety of paths investors can take in helping create a water-secure world, including investing in water stocks of either water utilities or companies that supply the water industry, water ETFs as post-COVID-19 water security will remain a national priority for many countries, and green bonds used to finance a variety of water resources management projects. The report concludes that to scale-up investments and create a water-secure world, governments can crowd in private sector expertise, insight, and investment to ensure future water investments are smart, sustainable, and resilient.