We’re tackling a three-headed crisis of water, climate and biodiversity 💧☀️🌱 These interconnected challenges are intensifying and disrupting the hydrological cycle, heightening concerns about water justice, access and distribution. Understanding these interconnected crises is crucial for young people, urging collective action for a sustainable future. ✊ Our #YouthWaterAgenda is designed to empower global youth to advocate for water security: https://buff.ly/3yiBrbr
Global Commission on the Economics of Water
Think Tanks
Redefining the way we value and govern water for the common good.
About us
The Global Commission on the Economics of Water will redefine the way we value and govern water for the common good. It will present the evidence and the pathways for changes in policy, business approaches and global collaboration to support climate and water justice, sustainability, and food-energy-water security.
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www.watercommission.org
External link for Global Commission on the Economics of Water
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- Think Tanks
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
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- Nonprofit
Employees at Global Commission on the Economics of Water
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Henk Ovink
Executive Director, Founding Commissioner #waterambassador
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Bill Balaskas
Director of Research, Business and Innovation & Associate Professor at Kingston University
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Elizabeth Wathuti , O.G.W
Elizabeth Wathuti , O.G.W is an Influencer Global Environmentalist and Young African Climate Leader|Commissioner at the Global Commission on the Economics of Water |TIME Impact Award Winner…
Updates
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Lumumba Kimanthi highlights the importance of properly structuring and solidifying a movement like the #YouthWaterAgenda. Launched by the GCEW, here's how you can join the Youth Water Agenda to become part of a vibrant movement to shape a water-secure future 👉 https://bit.ly/45QkCl1
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🍃 Green water, although often overlooked, plays a vital role in maintaining life. Protecting our forests is paramount for protecting the health of the hydrological cycle #forpeopleandplanet. 🙋♀️ Learn more about our #YouthWaterAgenda and become a part of a vibrant movement to shape a water-secure future: https://buff.ly/3yiBrbr #WaterAction
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🎙️ Episode 2 of our Flowing Forward podcast is now live! Tune in to listen to Commissioners Joyeeta Gupta and Elizabeth Wathuti , O.G.W explore the power of youth-led innovations in tackling global challenges like climate change and water scarcity. With over half the world’s population under 30, young people are the driving force for change, bringing fresh ideas and urgency to the global environmental movement. From local reforestation projects to shaping policies for future generations, this episode dives deep into how young people are taking the lead in creating a sustainable and just world for all. Watch the full episode: https://buff.ly/3T1Qwpi Join the #YouthWaterAgenda movement: https://buff.ly/3yiBrbr You can listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and watch it on YouTube.
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Ensuring clean water for everyone is complex, partly due to the scattered nature of water data 🧩 Join our #YouthWaterAgenda in advocating for transparent and accurate water data 👉 https://buff.ly/3yiBrbr #WaterAction
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🎧🌍 Tune into the latest episode of the Flowing Forward podcast, featuring the insightful perspectives of Commissioners Joyeeta Gupta and Elizabeth Wathuti , O.G.W. 🌟 This dynamic episode stresses the importance of making space for young people to engage in environmental solutions while ensuring that these efforts are scalable, impactful, and sustainable for future generations. 🔗 Listen now: https://buff.ly/3T1Qwpi ℹ️ #YouthWaterAgenda: https://buff.ly/3yiBrbr You can listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify Podcasts, YouTube and Amazon Music.
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🌏 Will the social and environmental contributions of AI be overshadowed by its huge water footprint? As we continue to push technological boundaries, we must also consider the strain it places on our water systems. Prof. Joyeeta Gupta, Dr. Hilmer Bosch, and Luc van Vliet dive into the hidden cost of AI and its impact on global water systems. Read here on TED-Ed 👉 https://buff.ly/47qN7qe #WaterAction
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📺 🎧 There’s still time to catch the first episode of the Flowing Forward podcast before our next release. Lauren Seaby Andersen and Ram Fishman are at the forefront of groundbreaking research, meticulously examining the intricate linkages between the hydrological cycle and human outcomes. Their pioneering work involves the integration of diverse data sets, offering new insights into the profound connections that bind water dynamics to human welfare. This collaborative endeavor spans across Tel Aviv, Rome, Berlin, and Santa Barbara, highlighting the global nature and urgency of their mission. Tune in to Episode 1 or our Flowing Forward podcast to discover their innovative methodologies and the critical questions driving their research - and a behind-the-scenes look at the work of the GCEW. Watch the full episode here 👉 https://bit.ly/4cCmwaA You can listen to the podcast on Apple podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music 🎶 #WaterAction #SDG6 #ForNature
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🚰❗ The water-security crisis is human-made, and it can and must be resolved through human interventions. Our final report, set for release this October, will detail how we can achieve fundamental change in water management through transformative, collective action. Read the new op-ed on Project Syndicate by Mariana Mazzucato, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Johan Rockström, and Tharman Shanmugaratnam for a preview of the insights to come 👉 https://buff.ly/3B5bYU5 #WaterAction
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🔔 In case you missed it, Episode 1 of our Flowing Forward podcast is out now! Get ready for a conversation that inspires action towards a more sustainable and equitable future. Unexpected discoveries in water research with Lauren Seaby Andersen and Ram Fishman. Watch the full episode here 👉 https://bit.ly/4cCmwaA You can listen to the #podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music. Tune in and let us know what you think! #WaterAction #ForNature #GlobalGoals #SDG6