Water sustains and nourishes us.
It forms the basis of life for us humans
and for all ecosystems.
70% of our blue planet is covered in water,
but only 2.5% of it is freshwater.
As the world's population grows and prosperity increases,
the demand for water is also rising
by around 1% every year.
At the same time, water quality is deteriorating
due to a variety of pollutants.
Increasing storms and droughts further reduce
the amount of drinking water available.
The gap between water demand and water supply is widening.
By 2050, the global water gap
could reach 30 times the size of Lake Constance.
Today, 40% of the world's
population is already affected by water scarcity.
Innovation is therefore needed to protect
and make optimal use of available water to preserve
this irreplaceable resource for future generations.
Companies in the fields of water technology,
water utilities and water protection
are part of the solution.
They address the problems of the looming water gap.
Investment in this growth market
will continue to increase.
New technologies are creating the conditions
for a sustainable future and do not only promise
benefits for people and the environment,
but also provide attractive investment opportunities.