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Why We Need More ‘Aquapreneurs’ to Fight Water Insecurity

More than 2 billion people live in water-stressed countries. By 2030, global demand for fresh water could outstrip supply by 40% as well as having dire consequences for people’s health. A lack of fresh, clean water can limit economic growth by one-third and wreak havoc on biodiversity and social cohesion. We need innovators who can turn the tide... Step forward, aquapreneurs

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