WaterEquity

11/09/2023

To accelerate access to water and sanitation, bridging gaps in service delivery and financing is crucial. What are the risk perceptions associated with investments and how can we better address them?

Adysti Raissa, WaterEquity’s Regional Director, East Asia and the Pacific, alongside investment leaders at Aqua for All, Oikocredit International, Incofin Investment Management, and National Bank of Kenya will discuss this topic and more at the 2023 European Microfinance Week panel "Overcoming Risk Perceptions in WASH Investing". This session brings insights from asset managers and financial institutions from their journeys investing in water and sanitation.

Join us 🗓️ November 15th, 15:30 CET. 🕒
Registration Info: https://ow.ly/C7XW50Q5wZR

09/28/2023

TODAY: Join WaterEquity as we dive into financing climate-resilient water infrastructure to ensure communities and individuals a resilient future. Paul O'Connell and Genevieve Edens will discuss with editor Laurie Lane-Zucker the innovative approaches of climate finance and water and sanitation investments WaterEquity is targeting.

Register here: https://ow.ly/esjA50PQyr4

Impact Entrepreneur

09/19/2023

There is an urgent need to expand and rehabilitate water supply and sanitation infrastructure globally to reach billions of people who are increasingly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change.

On Thursday 9/28, WaterEquity's President Paul O'Connell and Director of Impact & ESG Genevieve Edens joins Laurie Lane-Zucker of Impact Entrepreneur for their Luminarias series. Listen in to learn about the intricate interplay between financing climate-resilient infrastructure projects and empowering communities with equitable water and sanitation solutions.

RSVP: https://ow.ly/xw4950PKKPl

09/15/2023

WaterEquity announces the final close of our latest $150 million impact investment fund, the Global Access Fund IV. This fund will deploy mission-driven capital to deliver access to water and sanitation solutions to millions of low-income families worldwide.

"WaterEquity is proud to mark a significant milestone with the final close of the Global Access Fund IV," said Paul O'Connell, President of WaterEquity. "It solidifies our commitment to address the global water crisis through innovative financing and funding vehicles, building a bridge from capital providers to water and sanitation needs."

Our heartfelt thanks to our investors: Starbucks (the fund's anchor investor), Ecolab, Gap, Reckitt, and DuPont, U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, Lazarus Financial Planning, impact investors Mary Estill Buchanan, Lynn White, clients of Align Impact, ImpactAssets, among several others.

https://ow.ly/4ATe50PM1Lm

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WaterEquity's Latest Investment Fund Will Deploy Mission-Driven Capital to Deliver Water and Sanitation Solutions for Millions of Low-Income Families Around the World

09/14/2023

“Climate change has this way of interacting with every other pattern of vulnerability, hitting first and hardest the people that we serve through philanthropy and impact investment.”

WaterEquity Board Member Amy Bell writes alongside Water.org & WaterEquity co-founder Matt Damon on the importance of organizations finding their missions in this month’s Stanford Social Innovation Review.

Out now in print and online: https://ow.ly/57TJ50PLCzx

Climate change threatens everyone’s mission. Here’s how you can identify your own role in the fight.

09/13/2023

“By pooling resources, tapping new flows of capital, and initiating radical collaboration across sectors, we can end this crisis.”

WaterEquity & Water.org co-founders Gary White and Matt Damon alongside Reckitt CEO Designate Kris Licht latest op-ed for Newsweek ahead of : https://ow.ly/jiFP50PL5gJ

By pooling resources, tapping new flows of capital, and initiating radical collaboration across sectors, we can end this crisis.

08/16/2023

Attending ? Join WaterEquity's Director of Infrastructure Investments Sridhar Sampath on August 22 for "Innovation in Water and Climate" - a session focused on how social and technological innovation can help the most vulnerable communities.
Attend this session in person or virtually by registering here:
worldwaterweek.org/tickets

08/14/2023

WaterEquity is hiring for our next Chief Investment Officer. This is an integral role within the organization, reporting directly to the President and sitting on the Executive Committee. The CIO will oversee all aspects of capital deployment and portfolio management and lead a global investment team.

If you are interested in being considered, please apply via the Acre link below, or reach out to Dorothée Rambourg at [email protected], or Gloria Mirrione at [email protected] for more information.

$Competitive + Bonus + Benefits | | Impact Investing Acre is delighted to partner with WaterEquity to help them identify their next Chief Investment Off...

08/03/2023

We're proud to share that we've reached more than 4.1 million people with and . Read more about our work in our 2022 annual report.
https://waterequity.org/annual-report/

07/19/2023

We are thrilled to have expanded our outreach in 2022! We are proud to be a leader in efforts to achieve , and we remain committed to delivering tangible impact.
Read our 2022 annual report here: https://ow.ly/8aAh50PcvQz

07/05/2023

2022 was a landmark year for WaterEquity’s global expansion, with investments spanning 16 low- and middle-income countries including Ecuador, Guatemala, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, Peru, Uganda and Ghana.
Read more about our impact: https://ow.ly/rriS50P1RZ8

06/28/2023

Thanks to nearly 100 investors across WaterEquity funds, it is apparent the water and sanitation investor network is a powerful force for change, reaching more than 4.1 million people with and since 2016.

Read our 2022 annual report: https://waterequity.org/annual-report/

06/26/2023

kicks off today, and we are ready to discuss all things sustainable !
Interested in meeting up to hear about WaterEquity investment opportunities? Email [email protected].
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GreenFin 23 will convene an influential audience of finance, investment and sustainability professionals to share insights, address key challenges and showcase leading sustainable financial products and services.

06/23/2023

Since 2016, we’ve raised more than $350M in committed capital to solving . More and more see & related investments as viable and integral towards solving the global water crisis.
Learn more about our work and its impact: http://WaterEquity.org

06/22/2023

Access to safe and is crucial, but a new study emphasizes the need for a more comprehensive approach. Beyond water quality, mental health, violence, discrimination, and other challenges must be considered. Current evaluations undersell the impacts of water projects and undervalue them in policy decisions. It's time to recognize the broader effects and attract more financing for transformative interventions.
Read the full report here: https://ow.ly/3F3W50OQHPB

05/30/2023

he UN Water Conference was “a step in the right direction for global leaders to recommit to universal, sustainable water and sanitation. We must now translate those commitments into tangible investments and quick action to get back on course to achieve SDG6 by 2030." - Rich Thorsten, Chief Insights Officer of water.org

WaterEquity investments are hard at work every day to holistically achieve through last-mile and infrastructure financing. Join us.

Via Smart Water Magazine - http://ow.ly/gkTW50Oy79g

The UN 2023 Water Conference was a milestone for water action; Smart Water Magazine explores the outcomes and path forward for the global water community.

05/18/2023

The ambitious pledges and more than 700 commitments are a positive step towards achieving . However, there must be sufficient follow-through for this watershed moment to be truly impactful.

See our findings @

WaterEquity at the United Nations 2023 Water Conference Key takeaways on the need to prioratize water and sanitation investment as an accelerator for Sustainable Development Goal 6 The UN 2023 Water Conference (March 22-24) was a once-in-a-generation opportunity for the world to come together to adv...

04/27/2023

"Capitalism can, on occasion, wreak havoc on the world, but if we bring the power of the private sector as a change agent to the world, we can make the planet more sustainable. To do that, we have to encourage the creation and protection of value.”

A new report from IPCC provides a complete picture of & the solutions we have available to address it. The business case for sustainability is increasingly clear.
Via TriplePundit

The latest report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) reveals that civil society is failing to curb emissions enough to avoid the most catastrophic outcomes of the climate crisis. The private sector has an opportunity to step in and lead the way to a decarbonized world, says St...

04/22/2023

"There is a consensus that there is no planet B. It is our collective responsibility to create a culture of responsible water use and ensure a sustainable tomorrow for ourselves and future generations."

This , we're reminded that greater is needed to preserve our planet for future generations.

The fact that we live on the Blue Planet can create the impression of an abundance of water sources. 70% of the Earth’s surface is indeed covered with water, but of that, a mere 1% forms accessible freshwater sources that supply water for drinking, irrigation, and other purposes.

04/13/2023

The United Nations 2023 Water Conference was a momentous occasion, after a 46-year hiatus, to unite the world for water. The conference highlighted the need to ensure water and sanitation for all by 2030, and saw voluntary commitments to address water-related challenges, including infrastructure investments and water management policies.
But there are still many challenges. The current water crisis is no longer just about access, and infrastructure spending does not necessarily lead to sustained access to water and sanitation.
Despite these challenges, the conference was a huge step toward achieving SDG6.
Full recap here: https://currentaffairs.adda247.com/recap-of-the-united-nations-2023-water-conference-actions-taken-and-challenges-faced/

In News Recently, the United Nations 2023 Water Conference was held in New York. About The United Nations 2023 Water...

04/11/2023

Water risks pose a significant threat to global financial stability, and it is essential to mitigate these risks to ensure economic and social resilience. Financial institutions and regulators are becoming increasingly aware of the financial materiality of climate and nature risks. However, a similar awareness about water is still developing and needs to be encouraged.

A great read on the need for stronger here:

by Aude Farnault and Xavier Leflaive, OECD Environment Directorate As leaders prepare to gather in New York later this month at the  UN 2023 Water Conference[1], the world turns its attention …

03/30/2023

"Financial institutions need to speak the language of climate change and report how WSS investments are being tailored to address issues."

Read more from WaterEquity president Paul O'Connell via
https://journals.plos.org/water/article?id=10.1371/journal.pwat.0000114

03/23/2023

It’s day 2 of the and WaterEquity is out in full force! Join us in taking .

03/16/2023

We're excited to announce that we've been selected for the prestigious ImpactAssets 50 list for the fourth consecutive year.

"The IA 50 is a cornerstone of our efforts to help investors gain access to the resources they need in order to help double the impact of their capital," said Margret Trilli, CEO and Chief Investment Officer, ImpactAssets

http://ow.ly/S7WW50NkqSb

IA 50 recognizes asset manager WaterEquity for the fourth consecutive year as one of 50 leading impact investment managers

03/02/2023

In anticipation of the , WaterEquity and Water.org Co-founders Gary White and Matt Damon unpack the issue of global water inequality with UN Today.

Co-founders of Water.org, Matt Damon and Gary White on global water inequality

02/17/2023

"One of the most critical pushes to address the climate crisis is getting public and private finance flowing to climate action, especially in emerging markets and developing economies."

Read The Brookings Institution's full report here:

Montek Singh Ahluwalia and Utkarsh Patel attempt to quantify the scale and possible composition of the international financial assistance required to help developing countries fulfill their climate change mitigation and adaption targets.

02/16/2023

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Start the conversation now with concept papers on the 5 interactive dialogues on for health, development, climate, cooperation and the Water Action Decade.

The UN 2023 Water Conference, on 22-24 March, is fast approaching. This meeting offers a once-in-a-generation opportunity to bring together Member States and stakeholders across sectors to mobilize political leadership and address global water challenges in an inclusive and action-oriented environme...