Why investors must keep abreast of water risks and opportunities

This week has seen New York play host to the UN Water Conference, the first of its kind in half a decade, with political leaders congregating to examine the most pressing issues regarding water security. Described by the UN as the "dealmaker" for the Sustainable Development Goals, water-related issues are taking centre stage thanks to the conference, co-hosted by Tajikistan and the Netherlands. The UN is seeking voluntary commitments from member states to progress "alarmingly off-track" water-related goals and targets. Huge strides have already been made in bringing water-related issu...