Water positive

Water positive is the concept of water conservation by a company, community or individual. It involves implementing practices and technologies that reduce water consumption, improve water quality and enhance water availability. The Water Resilience Coalition is committed to achieving a net positive water impact by the year 2050, encompassing their entire value chain. The idea of water positivity began in the construction industry in the early 2000s, driven partly by the United Nations Millennium Development Goals relating to access to drinking water. In 2024, the Water Positive Think Tank (WPTT) was formed in response to the growing urgency to implement measures that ensure the availability and quality of water resources in the near future. The founders of the WPTT recognized the call to action and the shared responsibility to drive effective solutions to the challenges of global freshwater scarcity. It can be coupled with the previous agenda of net zero emissions, sharing a common goal of restoring the environment through sustainable management of vital resources. The goal of being water positive is to leave a positive impact on water ecosystems and ensure that more water is conserved and restored than is used or depleted.