I believe we are at an inflection point regarding how the public and private sectors view water as a resource. This is not to say that there is a groundswell of private sector commitment to invest in mitigating water risks, or that the public sector has completely addressed policy and governance issues related to the long-term management of water resources. Instead, there is a noticeable shift in thinking about water as a resource. It’s a
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