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Water sustains and nourishes us.

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It forms the basis of life for us humans

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and for all ecosystems.

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70% of our blue planet is covered in water,

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but only 2.5% of it is freshwater.

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As the world's population grows and prosperity increases,

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the demand for water is also rising

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by around 1% every year.

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At the same time, water quality is deteriorating

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due to a variety of pollutants.

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Increasing storms and droughts further reduce

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the amount of drinking water available.

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The gap between water demand
and water supply is widening.

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By 2050, the global water gap

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could reach 30 times the size of Lake Constance.

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Today, 40% of the world's

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population is already affected by water scarcity.

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Innovation is therefore needed to protect

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and make optimal use of available water to preserve

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this irreplaceable resource for future generations.

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Companies in the fields of water technology,

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water utilities and water protection

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are part of the solution.

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They address the problems of the looming water gap.

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Investment in this growth market

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will continue to increase.

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New technologies are creating the conditions

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for a sustainable future and do not only promise

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benefits for people and the environment,

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but also provide attractive investment opportunities.