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What will it take for the world to get serious about water?
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What will it take for the world to get serious about water?

Why did it take over twenty years for the UN's marquee climate conference to start talking about water? This lack of attention has led humanity to "abuse the resource," overtaxing existing freshwater resources and exposing them to pollution, per expert James at a GZERO Live event organized by Sustainability Leaders Council, a partnership between Eurasia Group, GZERO Media, and Suntory.

The world is way behind on water policy | James Dalton
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The world is way behind on water policy | James Dalton

When's the last time you remember a politician bringing up water policy on the campaign trail? It's far from the sexiest subject, but it absolutely merits discussion as climate change and overuse of water resources pose serious threats to the world's water systems, per James Dalton of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature at a GZERO Live event organized by Sustainability Leaders Council, a partnership between Eurasia Group, GZERO Media, and Suntory.

Why businesses are leapfrogging governments on water issues
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Why businesses are leapfrogging governments on water issues

Companies need to exercise caution and be proactive in using water resources, even those that are legally entitled, says Shari Friedman, Eurasia Group's Managing Director for Climate and Sustainability, at a GZERO Live event organized by Sustainability Leaders Council, a partnership between Eurasia Group, GZERO Media, and Suntory.

Water scarcity can sink a city, says expert Tanvi Nagpal
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Water scarcity can sink a city, says expert Tanvi Nagpal

Failure to invest in water systems and higher water bills can lead to huge consequences, like sinking an entire city. Just ask Jakarta, says water policy expert Tanvi Nagpal at a GZERO Live event organized by Sustainability Leaders Council, a partnership between Eurasia Group, GZERO Media, and Suntory.

Saving the planet is big business | Minoj Jain
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Saving the planet is big business | Minoj Jain

Can saving the planet's freshwater be profitable? Most certainly, says Manoj Jain, investment director at Unison Capital — at a GZERO Live event organized by Sustainability Leaders Council, a partnership between Eurasia Group, GZERO Media, and Suntory.

Water scarcity: How Suntory is optimizing for beverage production
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Water scarcity: How Suntory is optimizing for beverage production

You won't be surprised to hear that companies that make drinks need a lot of water. Suntory, one of the leading beverage producers in the world, is no exception. However, they have come up with an exceptional response to the issue, according to Shigeaki Kazama, Executive Officer and Division Deputy COO of the Sustainability Management Division at Suntory Holdings.

COP28: Why farmers need to be front and center in climate talks
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COP28: Why farmers need to be front and center in climate talks

Agriculture is the foundation of human civilization, the economic activity that makes every other endeavor possible. But historically, says International Fertilizer Association Director General Alzbeta Klein — at a GZERO Live event organized by Sustainability Leaders Council, a partnership between Eurasia Group, GZERO Media, and Suntory — the subject hasn't received attention in climate talks.

Water is food, so use solutions to conserve water, says expert Alzbeta Klein
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Water is food, so use solutions to conserve water, says expert Alzbeta Klein

Without water, there's no food. However, according to agriculture expert Alzbeta Klein — at a GZERO Live event organized by Sustainability Leaders Council, a partnership between Eurasia Group, GZERO Media, and Suntory — there's a growing need to be economical to move closer to averting the water crisis.

Water crisis: Preserving fresh water sources is crucial to survival
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Water crisis: Preserving fresh water sources is crucial to survival

The world's population is drawing too heavily on fresh water resources without allowing for replenishment, explains expert Brian Richter at a GZERO Live event organized by Sustainability Leaders Council, a partnership between Eurasia Group, GZERO Media, and Suntory.

The global water crisis and the path to a sustainable future
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The global water crisis and the path to a sustainable future

What would you do if you turned on the tap one day and nothing came out? By 2025, water scarcity is expected to affect about 50% of the world’s 8 billion people, and climate change is worsening the problem by changing global weather patterns. The Sustainability Leaders Council - a partnership between Eurasia Group, GZERO Media, and Suntory - brought together leading experts and industry leaders to discuss the problem and possible solutions for a GZERO Live event.