Oct 12, 2022 · Most of the water on Earth is saline, with freshwater making up just 3%. Nearly two-thirds of humans face water shortages at least one month a year - UN. Rising global population, inadequate infrastructure and climate change are increasing water scarcity, especially in low-income countries.

Mar 13, 2015 · The World Economic Forum is an independent international organization committed to improving the state of the world by engaging business, political, academic and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. Incorporated as a not-for-profit foundation in 1971, and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, the Forum is tied to no …

Feb 9, 2023 · More than a quarter of the world’s population live in water-stressed countries, according to the United Nations. Existing freshwater solutions like desalination plants are costly and also damage the environment. Sustainable new …

Apr 15, 2024 · The fresh water is then piped ashore again powered solely by the natural motion of waves, explains Canadian desalination company Oneka Technologies. The system has several advantages over large-scale shore-based desalination plants that are mostly powered by combusting fossil fuels, but it does require high waves to work.

Apr 29, 2016 · While China encompasses almost 20% of the world’s population, the country contains only 7% of the world’s fresh water, leaving it with much less annual fresh water available per capita than most other countries. In addition to growing population, pollution further limits the amount of water available for use.

Jan 18, 2023 · Industrial water use accounts for 20% of global water withdrawals, but we can shrink this percentage through wastewater treatment companies like Indra Water or Epic Cleantec. We could subsidize kilolitres saved in the same way we subsidize kWh produced. However, current government policies and regulations block the scale of this emerging tech ...

Oct 1, 2021 · To meet Sustainable Development Goal 6, Clean water and sanitation for all, the current rate of progress must quadruple. Otherwise, 1.6 billion will still be without safe water in 2030. Water treatment technologies are abundant and may be faster and more practical in many places than piped, chlorinated water.

Aug 23, 2019 · In a dry climate, with rapid urbanization and relatively high per capita water consumption, Cape Town had all the makings of a water crisis. In 2018, after three years of poor rainfall, the city announced drastic action was needed to avoid running out.

Jul 25, 2023 · Some nations in arid climates with coastal access, such as Saudi Arabia, are also converting ocean salt water to fresh water through desalination plants. Don't miss any update on this topic Create a free account and access your personalized content collection with our latest publications and analyses.

Mar 22, 2023 · The GCEW report provides seven crucial recommendations, including managing the planet’s water cycle as a common good, stopping the underpricing of water, phasing out $700 billion in subsidies for agriculture and water and enabling investments in water sustainability, access and resilience in low- and middle-income nations through the ...