2025 is defined by economic friction and technological acceleration, as trade tariffs, geopolitical volatility and an AI boom reshape global industries. Amid these shifts, water innovation moved from the periphery to the mainstream of climate and sustainability discussions. New water-focused venture funds signal rising investor confidence. Yet traditional water-infrastructure financing continues to lag. The OECD and World Bank estimate global needs will reach $6.7 trillion by 2030 and could rise to $22 trillion by 2050, far exceeding current public funding commitments. Water is now central to business strategy, regulatory action…
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