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Water Futures: Mobilizing Multi-Stakeholder Action for ResilienceW H I T E P A P E RM A R C H 2 0 2 5In collaboration with McKinsey & CompanyImages: Getty ImagesDisclaimer This document is published by the World Economic Forum as a contribution to a project, insight area or interaction. The findings, interpretations and conclusions expressed herein are a result of a collaborative process facilitated and endorsed by the World Economic Forum but whose results do not necessarily represent the views of the World Economic Forum, nor the entirety of its Members, Partners or other stakeholders.© 2025 World Economic Forum. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying and recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system.ContentsForeword 3Executive summary 4Introduction 51 Why building water resilience matters today 72 Shaping a systems approach 113 Five pathways to water resilience 16Call to action 31Appendix: Case studies 32Contributors 42Endnotes 45Water Futures: Mobilizing Multi-Stakeholder Action for Resilience2ForewordAccess to freshwater is changing rapidly worldwide, with water stress affecting billions of people and countless businesses each year. At the same time, extreme water-related events – such as droughts and floods – are becoming more frequent and severe. Water pollution continues to rise, with emerging risks from microplastics and “forever chemicals” further compounding the challenge. While we may not yet have reached a tipping point, current trends indicate that without urgent action, we could be approaching one in the near future.Every industry depends on water. This makes water resilience – ensuring that water systems can prepare for and respond to future disruptions and shocks – not just an environmental concern, but a cornerstone of economic stability, business continuity and prosperity. Rising demand, driven by population growth, shifting consumption patterns, and the energy transition, is further straining resources. With the economic value of water estimated at $58 trillion – roughly 60% of global GDP – its critical importance and the scale of the challenge cannot be overstated.No company or government can build water resilience alone. With the recent report published by the Global Commission on the Economics of Water, alongside advances in data-driven insights and reporting requirements, we now have both the data and the agency to place the hydrological cycle at the heart of our thinking and decision-making. Equipped with these tools, we are better positioned than ever to drive meaningful progress. Businesses, governments and financial institutions can work together to drive investment, improve governance and embed resilience in the way we steward our water resources.The World Economic Forum’s Water Futures Community is bringing together leaders from the private and public sectors to accelerate investment and action. In coll