Private sector opportunities for global water security and resilience

Mapping a sustainable water future: Private sector opportunities for global water security and resilience

Private sector investment opportunity space for water solutions (Source: Green et al., Global Environmental Change 88 (2024): 102906.

WHERE CAN PRIVATE SECTOR INVESTMENTS IN WATER SOLUTIONS DELIVER THE HIGHEST ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL BENEFITS?

Identifying regions where water solutions can be most effectively deployed is essential for guiding private sector investments towards addressing regional to global water security challenges. This research introduces a pioneering framework for identifying strategic opportunities for private sector investments in the water sector. By mapping threats to water security alongside enabling environments supporting private sector engagement, we highlight areas where investments and deployment of innovative water tech solutions can drive significant environmental and social benefits. The research pinpoints areas where private sector engagement can effectively address water challenges, particularly in rapidly developing nations with supportive governance and policy strategies. This research aims to guide impactful investments and foster private sector engagement to bridge the water investment gap and foster a resilient and sustainable water future for communities.

I am lead researcher and author on this paper spearheading the design of the water investment needs and private sector opportunity spatial assessment. 

CONTRIBUTIONS

  • Developed research concept, design, and workflow execution.
  • Developed framework with global spatial indices mapping Water Solution Needs and Private Sector Opportunities to guide private sector engagement in water solutions.
  • Quantified and mapped populations benefitted by private sector sustainable water solution opportunities.
  • Authored and executed Python code for robust spatial analysis, spatial statistics, and managing complex global datasets.
  • Engaged with academic researchers, international development and policy professionals, and finance experts to work collaboratively across disciplines for impactful research.
  • Coordinated co-authors and team members in manuscript development.
  • Provided primary writing, manuscript organization, and submission.

PRODUCTS

Code and Data available at links below:

Green, Pamela A. (2024) Data and Code for manuscript “Mapping a Sustainable Water Future: Private Sector Opportunities for Global Water Security and Resilience,” August 26, 2024. https://doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.24512143.v1.

Green, Pamela. “PamelaAGreen/MappingSustainableWaterFuture_PrivateSectorOpportunities _Green_etal_GEC2024.” Jupyter Notebook, August 26, 2024. https://github.com/PamelaAGreen/MappingSustainableWaterFuture_PrivateSectorOpportunities_Green_etal_GEC2024.

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Private sector engagement will be crucial in ensuring sustainable water security for future generations.

Publication:

Green, Pamela A., Charles J. Vörösmarty, Dinah A. Koehler, Casey Brown, William Rex, Vanesa Rodriguez Osuna, and Zachary Tessler. (2024) “Mapping a Sustainable Water Future: Private Sector Opportunities for Global Water Security and Resilience.” Global Environmental Change 88 (September 1, 2024): 102906. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gloenvcha.2024.102906.