Mohamed Bin Zayed Water Initiative and World Economic Forum Sign Partnership
Accelerating Innovation in Water Solutions
The Mohamed bin Zayed Water Initiative and the World Economic Forum have forged a partnership to drive water innovation and its adoption globally. This collaboration aims to bridge the gap between innovative water solutions and their practical implementation, addressing critical global water scarcity challenges.
Key Aspects of the Partnership:
- Focus on Innovation: The Mohamed bin Zayed Water Initiative’s expertise in accelerating water innovation will be combined with the World Economic Forum’s ability to bring together diverse leaders from various sectors.
- Closing the Gap: The partnership aims to help scale water solutions by addressing the lack of pathways between innovative ideas and their adoption, including policy, financing, market demand, and partnerships.
- Knowledge Sharing and Investment: Organizations will develop resources to share knowledge, support investments, and facilitate collaboration among leaders to turn water ideas into actionable solutions.
- International Forums: They will utilize major international water conferences to drive progress on innovation, investment, and implementation, ensuring global awareness and participation.
Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, Vice-Chairman of the Mohamed bin Zayed Water Initiative, emphasized the importance of water as a critical pillar for development and resilience, stating that the UAE’s long-term approach to water scarcity involves strategic planning, innovation, and partnership building.
Ayesha Al Ateeqi, Chief Executive Officer of the Mohamed bin Zayed Water Initiative, highlighted the need for collective action to tackle water scarcity, emphasizing that through this partnership, the initiative aims to strengthen the connections between promising solutions and the resources required for large-scale impact.
