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The Global Water Crisis: A Guide for Risk Professionals

October 3, 2023

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October 3, 2023
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |

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We are in the midst of a global water crisis. Half the world’s population could be living in areas facing water scarcity by 2025, and experts predict that global demand for fresh water will exceed supply by 40% by 2030

Decades of global water mismanagement – combined with climate change and biodiversity loss – have pushed the global water cycle out of balance for the first time in human history. Key risk drivers include the misuse and pollution of water, changing rainfall patterns, the degradation of freshwater ecosystems, and the failure to develop and share water-saving technologies.

In particular, unsustainable farming practices are putting the supply of food and drink to UK consumers at risk. Agricultural supply chains use 70% of global freshwater resources. In this context, the webcast will explore:

  • The nature and extent of the global water crisis, through the case study of the challenges facing UK farmers, retailers and consumers;
  • The urgent need for a consistent and collaborative approach to managing water use in our supply chains; and
  • Why proactive water risk management is essential in avoiding significant financial loss and environmental damage.

Topics: Transition Risk, Nature Risk Management

Speakers

Catherine David

Catherine David

Director of Collaboration and Change, Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP)
Catherine David

Catherine David

Director of Collaboration and Change, Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP)

Catherine is a senior leader in the sustainability sector, with experience in developing and nurturing partnerships for impact. Catherine joined WRAP in October 2021, bringing experience from roles at The Fairtrade Foundation and The Coop.


Catherine is passionate about building a fairer and more sustainable planet for future generations. Her responsibilities at WRAP include leadership of our business collaboration work - including through our voluntary agreements on food, plastics, and textiles - as well as oversight of WRAP’s citizen behaviour change activities.

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