Un articolo pubblicato dalla Banca Mondiale sul blog relativo alle acque pone un interessante punto di discussione, ossia che l’acqua potrebbe essere un’ottima leva per lavorare sulla mitigazione del cambiamento climatico. Soprattutto è il momento di intervenire sul divario degli investimenti rispetto alle effettive necessità. I rapporti citati sono liberamente scaricabili in formato PDF.
“We are fast approaching critical tipping points where climate impacts could become irreversible. How we manage the earth’s water has the potential to either propel us closer to these thresholds or pull us back from the brink. A meta-analysis of the World Bank’s Country Climate and Development Reports shows that across the globe, water-related climate risks threaten the very systems that sustain us—our food, health, energy, economies, and the ecological networks that support life on Earth.
Meeting the water supply and sanitation Sustainable Development Goals requires $131–$140 billion annually, a figure almost two times the current level of public funding. Private sector investment is essential, but clear governance, transparent policies, and robust financial models are needed to attract it. Blended financing—combining public and concessional funds—can de-risk private investments, drawing capital to essential water projects. Pricing incentives that reflect water’s true value can also promote conservation and efficiency.”
