Resilient Water Accelerator

Yesterday, Ella Lazarte joined colleagues at World Water Week for a conversation on how to deploy innovative financing tools to address water challenges. In RWA's mission to promote innovative, well-designed deals and mechanisms that support investment in climate-resilient water projects, we are working closely with WaterAid to support their aim of closing the financing gap for scaling up water and sanitation services worldwide. 🔗 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eRd3xYRs Lesley Pories | Elizabeth W. Mururi, MPRSK | Elise Mann | Sophie Trémolet | Goufrane Mansour | iDE (International Development Enterprises) | OECD - OCDE | ECOPSIS | Social Finance | The Sanergy Collaborative | Conrad N. Hilton Foundation | SIWI - Stockholm International Water Institute #WorldWaterWeek #WWWeek #WaterFinance #ClimateFinance #WaterForClimateAction

How can we collaborate to drive inclusive, equitable action for a water-secure, climate-resilient future? 💡 Today at #WorldWaterWeek, leaders from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office's groundbreaking 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 (𝗝𝗧𝗪𝗦) programme came together at the 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 event to discuss the answers. 🌍 The JTWS programme, backed by the UK Government’s largest ever water grant, brings together policymakers, civil society, businesses, investors and local communities for a coordinated response to the global water and climate crisis. The initiative works to unlock investment, shape policy, and accelerate action for water security where it is needed most. ➡ Learn more at https://jtws.co.uk Water Resilience Tracker | Glasgow Declaration for Fair Water Footprints | WaterAid | Alliance for Global Water Adaptation (AGWA) | Water Witness International | CDP | Arup | Andrew Roby | Ella Lazarte | John Matthews | Nick Hepworth | Idrees Malyar | Joe Ray | Darshini Ravindranath | Lexi Parfitt | SIWI - Stockholm International Water Institute | World Water Week #WWWeek #WaterSecurity #ClimateResilience #JustTransition #WaterForClimateAction

In Stockholm for World Water Week? Come and meet us! Ella Lazarte and Kiran Pawar will be representing RWA and speaking as part of the following sessions: 🌐𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 ➡️ How a just transition to water security drives inclusive and equitable climate action. 🗓️ Wednesday, 27 August | 11:00-12:30 CEST | Room C1, Level 2 and online | Session ID: 12229 💧𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲-𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿, 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝘆𝗴𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗲 ➡️ Two panels discussing the use of innovative finance for climate-resilient WASH. 🗓️ Wednesday, 27 August | 16:00-17:30 CEST | Room A4, Level 6 and online | Session ID: 12305 ... as well as this offsite event 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆: 💵‘𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘆, 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘆, 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘆’  ➡️ A session exploring innovative finance for water security, stewardship and tech. 🗓️ Tuesday, 26 August | 15:00-16:00 CEST | Convendum, Vasagatan 16 

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RWA is hiring! The Admin Officer position is an exciting opportunity to coordinate different aspects of our international programme to catalyse investment in #WaterSecurity and #ClimateResilience. Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/emcaF2AW #Hiring #Careers #WaterAid #ClimateJobs #WaterJobs

The apparel industry is a major contributor to environmental woes, responsible for 20% of global wastewater and 8% of carbon emissions. But there's a powerful solution: targeted interventions backed by commercial finance can transform textile manufacturing, leading to significant returns on investment through improved water and environmental stewardship. Our GDI-incubated Resilient Water Accelerator, in collaboration with Kate A Larsen and SupplyESChange, recently published a report: "Accelerating Water Stewardship Investments In Global Apparel Supply Chains." This report highlights the situation in Bangladesh, where the textile industry—80% of the country's exports—faces severe water availability risks due to rapid growth and fast fashion consumption. Beyond scarcity, toxic wastewater pollutes vital ecosystems, threatening human health and biodiversity. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eF63WMjv #WaterStewardship #TextilesSector #ApparelIndustry #SustainableFashion #ImpactInvesting

NEW REPORT: Accelerating Water Stewardship Investments In Global Apparel Supply Chains The apparel industry produces 20% of the world’s wastewater and 8% of carbon emissions. But through targeted interventions supported by commercial finance, textiles manufacturers can vastly improve their water and environmental stewardship — and in doing so, generate significant returns on investment. Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/eF63WMjv RWA is pleased to share this new report, created in collaboration with Kate A Larsen and SupplyESChange. #WaterStewardship #TextilesSector #ApparelIndustry #SustainableFashion

NEW REPORT: Accelerating Water Stewardship Investments In Global Apparel Supply Chains The apparel industry produces 20% of the world’s wastewater and 8% of carbon emissions. But through targeted interventions supported by commercial finance, textiles manufacturers can vastly improve their water and environmental stewardship — and in doing so, generate significant returns on investment. Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/eF63WMjv RWA is pleased to share this new report, created in collaboration with Kate A Larsen and SupplyESChange. #WaterStewardship #TextilesSector #ApparelIndustry #SustainableFashion

👕On Friday, representatives from leading fashion brands and experts in development, sustainability, and water stewardship joined RWA for a lively roundtable, 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐭 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐬𝐢𝐚, at Chatham House. 💡The conversation focused on what financing arrangements can bring increased water resilience and investment returns throughout garments supply chains. Participants discussed the roles of investors, corporations, policymakers, and civil society organisations in sparking transformative changes and leading their implementation to ensure healthier water outcomes. 📰 Stay tuned for our report with SupplyESChange discussing these issues in greater depth, available later this week. #WaterStewardship #SustainableFashion #ApparelIndustry #TextilesWater Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) BluWin Primark New Look British International Investment Guidehouse Apparel Impact Institute Ralph Lauren Scott McCready Buddhi Weerasinghe Lewys Isaac Hannah Parsons Nicky Crawford Dania Siddiqui Tiange Wei Curtis McNeice Andrés Bragagnini Marianna Tsien Bhargabi Bharadwaj Brittany Pavon Suriel, M.A. Anum Farhan Andrew Roby Rachel Cardone Suvranil Majumdar Mafruda Rahman Kiran Pawar Kate A Larsen Jack Bridger

🔓 𝐔𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐮𝐬𝐞: Water is more than a utility. It is a strategic investment opportunity vital for climate resilience, sustainable development, and economic growth. 💡An expert panel convened at the 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 (A4R) launch to spotlight the crucial role of investment in scaling circular water systems. 💰The panel emphasised the importance of mobilising finance from private and public sources, strengthening PPPs, creating enabling environments to catalyse crucial investment in water efficiency. 📰Read more about the A4R, facilitated by The World Bank's 2030 Water Resources Group and anchored by Bangladesh's Water Resources Planning Organization (WARPO): https://lnkd.in/ewU2futR #WaterReuse #UnlockingFinance #2030WRG #WaterCircularity #SustainableWaterFuture #WorldBank #PublicPrivatePartnership #BangladeshWaterConference #WARPO #A4R #IFC #NetherlandsEmbassy #NationalAlliance HARSH GOYAL Thijs Woudstra Ashani Alles Mahady Hassan Mafruda Rahman Kiran Pawar Suvranil Majumdar All Images: Partnership for better water future