Olivier Schwab, CEO of the World Economic Forum , added:

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“As water challenges become more urgent, the ongoing commitment of HCL Group and UpLink highlights the need for collaborative innovation to protect freshwater ecosystems.

This initiative is not only providing immediate solutions, investments and multi-stakeholder partnerships, but is also paving the way for a sustainable future where clean, accessible water is a reality for everyone. By supporting bold, scalable solutions, we are making a significant contribution to addressing one of the most important global challenges of our time. The collaboration between HCL Group and UpLink continues to set a global benchmark for how innovation can drive lasting, large-scale change.”

Water pollution is a global challenge, with around 80% of the world’s untreated wastewater portugal rcs data discharged into rivers, lakes and oceans. It causes 485,000 premature deaths worldwide each year and costs the global economy $260 billion each year.

The challenge of water pollution is intensifying as countries industrialize, with chemical contamination of clear water sources in industrialized economies. This includes the increase in microplastics and PFAS (perfluorinated and polyfluorinated alkyl substances), also known as Forever Chemicals , in water supplies, which pose a risk to public health.