Freshwater Challenge Private Sector Engagement

The Freshwater Challenge (FWC) is a country-led initiative that aims to support, integrate and accelerate the restoration of 300,000 km of degraded rivers and 350 million hectares of degraded wetlands by 2030, as well as conserve intact freshwater ecosystems. 45 countries and the European Union have joined the Freshwater Challenge so far. The Challenge aims to substantiate, elevate and accelerate targeted interventions for rivers and wetlands, connecting these with national plans and strategies. It will increase the overall investment into the restoration and conservation of freshwater ecosystems and substantially increase the social and economic returns on those investments. 

While country-led, the private sector has an important role to play  to partner and help meet the ambitious aims of the challenge. Freshwater ecosystems are central to both climate adaptation and climate resilience, and supporting government efforts will create greater efficiencies and leverage of current and future efforts. Building on the ACTD1 framework, a private sector support program is being developed to support country efforts, and foster public-private partnerships. 

During the event we aim to: 

• Share information about the Freshwater Challenge and the corporate support programme 

• Hear from leading corporates and Freshwater Challenge country members – e.g. why they joined, their progress to date, potential areas of collaboration with the private sector 

• Co-Shape the FWC Corporate Supporter Program and outlay the next steps towards the official launch and a potential commitment from your organization 

• Engage in dialogues to begin to foster more public-private partnerships & communication between FWC member countries and private sector actors 

How to sign-up: 

Please register for the event and secure your spot via the registration form