Safely treated wastewater is necessary to create healthier populations, boost economic growth and protect the environment. In this video episode, join Richard Damania, Chief Economist for Sustainable Development at the World Bank, as he explains the intricate connections between ocean, the economy and the environment. Richard sheds light on the vital role of water in the economy and the cascading impacts that inadequate water treatment currently has on human health and the environment. Besides highlighting the urgency of the problem, the video also delves into solutions, including nature-based approaches and wastewater treatment technologies.
Water is not limitless. Solutions exist. It’s time to act.
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Back to Blue is an initiative of Economist Impact and The Nippon Foundation, two organisations that share a common understanding of the need to improve evidence-based approaches and solutions to the pressing issues faced by the ocean, and to restoring ocean health and promoting sustainability