Climate-induced food and water shocks risk $5 trillion losses: Lloyd’s
In a scenario where extreme weather events lead to food and water shocks, Lloyd’s estimates that the world stands to lose $5 trillion over a five-year period.
Water Risk
The $2trn+ climate adaptation market offers quick wins against climate change
Global investment data shows that climate tech funding reached 10% of global VC investment in 2022 but Divij Ruparelia of DAI Magister explains why adaptation needs more focus.
Nature-positive shifts in household and personal care business could generate $62 billion a year by 2030
Prioritising responsible sourcing, water stewardship, nature conservation and circularity can produce additional value in billions across the household and personal care (HPC) supply chain.
WINT raises $35 million for AI water management
WINT Intelligence, which provides water management and leak-prevention solutions for construction, commercial, residential and industrial applications, has completed a $35 million Series C funding round.
Circular use of wastewater could solve energy, emissions and water challenges: UNEP
UNEP has released analysis which says that, despite the growing health and environmental threat caused by untreated wastewater, it could prove an invaluable resource in a circular economy loop.
Focus on $2.3 trillion water opportunity as JBS IPO is contested
From the opportunities of investing in water security to Ecuador's landmark referendum, in this weekly round-up we explore the latest developments regarding corporate initiatives, sustainability reports and key industry updates.
Water scarcity can be addressed with circular economy approaches
As World Water Week is underway, a collaborative research effort between the British Standards Institution (BSI) and NGO Waterwise highlighted the dire need to address water scarcity.
UNEP-WCMC framework to track business interdependencies with nature
Increasing knowledge about the interdependence between economic activity and nature has highlighted a new set of risks to business. UNEP-WCMC has launched a guide to help companies and investors understand, measure and report those risks.
Drought conditions are costing Europe €9bn per year
With droughts having an economic impact on the UK and EU of around €9 billion per year, a cost expected to increase to €65 billion a year by the end of the century, water management and water risk are rising up the agenda.
New science-based targets for nature to address climate and nature crises
The Science Based Targets Network (SBTN) has launched the world’s first science-based targets (SBTs) for nature, to help companies take integrated action across freshwater, land, ocean, biodiversity, and climate challenges.