Water Security

Water security is re-shaping investment across global industries.

Global water security is emerging as a critical risk factor for investors and business leaders, with direct implications for supply chains and asset valuations. One-quarter of the global population is experiencing extremely high levels of water stress.
By 2030, global water demand is projected to outstrip supply by 40, exacerbating risks across agriculture, manufacturing, and energy sectors that are heavily water-dependent.

Water-related risks could cost companies over US$392 billion—more than 5 times the estimated cost of managing those risks, according to CDP These figures underscore the urgency for companies and investors to take action. These risks are accelerating the investment case for solutions in water treatment and industrial water efficiency, recycling, smart irrigation and desalination technologies – all poised for growth as water risks intensify. But companies and investors must be vigilant: water risk is deeply location-specific, regulatory environments are shifting, and social tension over water availability is increasing reputational exposure across industries.

Our impact: Driving finance innovation

Over the past decade, Earth Security has played a pivotal role with strategic insights and enabling innovation to navigate and lead on water resilience.

New NBS Investments

Identifying and originating new investment opportunities in nature-based solutions that regulate water systems, creating models that combine both carbon credits and water resilience value to corporates.

Strategic Initiatives

Catalysing action by global investors and companies in underexplored “planetary flashpoints”—such as aquifer depletion and transboundary water risks—turning strategic foresight in water-intensive sectors into strategic business initiatives.

Innovative Finance Instruments

Convened catalytic partnerships with financial institutions, companies, and governments, actively mobilizing capital and designing innovative finance mechanisms to transform systemic water challenges into investable solutions.

Our impact: From Insights into Action

Over the past decade, Earth Security has played a pivotal role in turning  strategic foresight on water risks into industry and finance innovation at the frontier of planetary flashpoints.

New investments

Originated new investment opportunities that combine carbon credits and water resilience value to corporates.

Business Partnerships

Helped a water-intensive multinational create a strategic partnership to manage critical risks of aquifer depletion.

Finance Products

Catalysed a new bond product to finance energy and water infrastructure projects in areas of high political water risks.

Case Study

Over the past decade, Earth Security has played a pivotal role with strategic insights and enabling innovation to navigate and lead on water resilience.

Case Study
Pioneering Capital Market Solutions for Transboundary Water Security

In 2018, Earth Security was commissioned by the Swiss Development Agency’s Global Water Programme to develop a practical and investable pathway for global capital markets to contribute to the global agenda of transboundary water cooperation

Read more

Case Study

Over the past decade, Earth Security has played a pivotal role with strategic insights and enabling innovation to navigate and lead on water resilience.

Case Study
The blue peace bond

In 2018, Earth Security was commissioned by the Swiss Development Agency’s Global Water Programme to develop a practical and investable pathway for global capital markets to contribute to the global agenda of transboundary water cooperation

Read more

News highlights

Earth Security plays a strategic role in guiding strategic business initiatives and investments to address global water risks. It has helped shape business solutions on flashpoints such as aquifer depletion, transboundary water governance, and climate resilience. Its integrated approach combining strategic foresight, solutions and convening power, has positioned Earth Security as a catalyst for private sector action and business diplomacy on systemic water security challenges.Earth Security’s featured engagements driving water cooperation between corporates, investors and policymakers, include:

Earth Security drives business collaboration for transboundary aquifers

Groundwater depletion is one of the next big business issues. Of the 500+ transboundary ...

Read more
Earth Security moderates discussion at Dubai's Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA)

The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority ...

Read more
Earth Security delivers keynote at high-level Central Asia Blue Peace dialogue in Kazakhstan

On the eve of the Astana World Expo 2017...

Read more

Get in touch

If you’re an investor looking for opportunities, or a project looking for funding, get in touch to discuss how we could work together.

Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
By clicking “Accept”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. View our Privacy Policy for more information.
DenyAccept