Philadelphia is experimenting with a novel approach to attract private finance to address stormwater run-off – which could form the basis of run-off credit programmes. Alisa Valderrama explains

For most investors, a detailed bottom-up assessment of water risk across hundreds of companies is likely to be impossible. Enter a new tool to assess corporate responses to water risk and opportunity. Brooke Barton and David Hampton explain

Most business and investor concern about a lack of water is focused on far-flung parts of the world. But, the European Commission is warning, the effects are increasingly being felt closer to home. Philippa Jones reports

Three projects in Africa are set to bring clean water to millions of families for the next decade, thanks to the income generated from selling carbon credits, reports Christopher Cundy

Water remains an attractive market, but private equity and venture firms say unlocking its potential means overcoming significant challenges.

The finance sector’s lending to and investment in the power sector is vulnerable to growing water scarcity – requiring a better handle on water risk management. Ivo Mulder and Margot Hill explain

Dana Krechowicz examines how two key sectors in South and Southeast Asia are being affected by water scarcity – and what investors should be doing about it