Water Positive

🌟 Celebrating a Milestone in Water Innovation! 🌟 The Water Positive Initiative is thrilled to congratulate David Bailey, CEO of Conseptec GmbH, and Troy Green, Global Business Developer for Conseptec GmbH, on their outstanding achievement! Their groundbreaking low-cost ultrafiltration ceramic membrane technology has secured the prestigious "Sustainable Water Production and Environmental Conservation Prize" at the 2024 GPID - Global Prize Innovation in Desalination (GPID)- Sponsored by H.E Eng. Abdullah Alabdulkareim, and organized by The European House-Ambrosetti in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia! 🌍💧 This revolutionary technology, developed by Conseptec, embodies the core mission of the Water Positive Initiative: driving sustainable, scalable water solutions for industries, communities, and ecosystems worldwide. As proud Water Positive Think Tank supporters, David Bailey and Troy Green exemplify what's possible when visionary leadership meets bold innovation. Congratulations to the entire Conseptec team for their transformative achievement. Together, we're turning water sustainability into a reality! 💧 Let's continue building a #WaterPositive world! #swcc_KSA ALADYR #WaterPositive #GPID2024 #WaterInnovation #Desalination #Sustainability #Conseptec #SaudiArabia #MiddleEast #Dubai #Kuwait #Jordan #Germany #China #USA

🚨 Water Shortage in Chile: What Does the Future Hold? 💧 Chile is facing a severe water crisis, and the consequences of inaction are alarming: 🌍 Limited availability of drinking water. ⚠️ Impact on agriculture, mining, and economic development. 🚨 Increased social conflicts over water access. Are we prepared to tackle these challenges? This will be the central theme of an unmissable discussion led by: 🔹 Nicolas Ibieta Illanes, CEO of PuntoCero Consultores, Partner at ALADYR, and Director of the Water Positive Think Tank. 🔹 Pablo Beytía, CEO of Monitor Social. They will analyze: -The public image and perception of the water industry and desalination technology. -How can the industry’s reputation shape its future development in Chile and globally? -The solution to the water crisis depends on technology, public trust, education, and the ability to innovate at scale. This discussion is more than a conversation; it’s a call to action. 💧 🗓️ Don’t miss it (In Spanish)! #WaterCrisis #WaterPositive #Desalination #Innovation #Chile #Sustainability #FutureOfWater #latinAmerica #Spain

Nicolas Ibieta Illanes Vision: Water at the Heart of Sustainable Development At the Global Avocado Summit 2024 in Chile, Senior Water Positive Think Tank Expert Nico Ibieta delivered a keynote speech that will resonate far beyond the avocado industry. Speaking to a captivated audience of worldwide avocado industry leaders, Nico outlined a transformative vision of a Water Positive future, connecting Azerbaijan's global sustainability agenda with the urgent need to prioritize water in agriculture, food, and industrial sustainability. With Chile's avocado industry as a case study, Nico highlighted the Chilean Avocado Committee's pioneering efforts—steered by Francisco Contardo-Sfeir as Executive Manager and a leading Water Positive Think Tank member—in achieving sustainable growth through water conservation. From innovative irrigation systems to policy integration, the Chilean industry has set a global benchmark for balancing economic development with environmental stewardship. Key takeaways from Nico's address included: Water-Positive Agriculture: -How efficient water use can secure food and industrial sustainability while mitigating climate risks and creating a new economic value opportunity for producers. Sustainability's Central Role in the SDGs: -Water isn't just a resource; it's the foundation of global security across agriculture, food systems, industries, and the 17 SDGs. Leadership in Action: -The Chilean avocado industry exemplifies how local innovation can inspire global change in agro-food sustainability and profitability at the same time. The Global Avocado Summit, organized by the Chilean Avocado Committee and Yentzen Group, was more than an event; it was a call to action. As we face growing climate pressures, Nico's message reminds us that water stewardship isn't optional—it's essential. Bravo to the Chilean Avocado Committee for hosting this incredible platform and to Nico Ibieta for bringing the world's focus to where it needs to be: water as the lifeblood of sustainable development. #GlobalAvocadoSummit #WaterPositive #Sustainability #Agriculture #COP29 #AgroFoodIndustry #WaterConservation #Innovation #Chile #FoodSecurity #latinAmerica #middleeast #spain

-Water Positivity means that you need to prove your intention and that is bringing new possibilities for business- The Aqua Agitators talks continue with Alejandro Sturniolo, a water professional with over two decades of experience in water reuse, desalination, and business development! Alejandro is one of the founding members of Water Positive and the new Head of Sustainability in Aqua Positive! In this talk he presents how we can turn around the case for water industry by inserting the Water Positive concept for Sustainable business. #Water #WaterPositive #EthicalWater #Sustainability #Podcast #YouTube Like & Subscribe to help the channel grow!

The Water Positive Think Tank is honored to announce the Membership of Eng. Peter Hatton, CEO of CRAMSA . #WaterSustainability: #IndustrialWaterManagement: #EnvironmentalEngineering #WaterPositive: #Desalination #MiddleEast #Spain #latinAmerica #Water #Conservation #Engineering

Corporate Leaders Tackle Water Security at the Water Positive Positive Virtual Conference Session The Water Positive Virtual Conference Session at Desalytics Water Week brought together CEOs and corporate leaders who are Senior Experts of the Water Positive Think Tank to address the pressing challenges of water security. Moderated by the Think Tank’s President Daniele Strongone and hosted by Desalytics president Walid Khoury 🐸, the panel explored innovative strategies for achieving water health, sustainability, and resilience. Key highlights included: • Corporate Initiatives: Insightful presentations on how leading companies are embedding water-positive strategies into their operations, driving conservation and sustainability. • Role of Technology: A robust discussion on water reuse and desalination technologies as critical tools in combating water scarcity. • Desalination’s Impact: An emphasis of emphasis of desalination’s pivotal role in achieving a Water Positive future by ensuring reliable water supplies in water-stressed regions while integrating energy-efficient and sustainable practices. • Collaboration & Action: An emphasis on the importance of cross-industry collaboration to secure long-term water security and ensure global access. The event underscored the urgent need for actionable solutions, inspiring attendees with real-world examples of impactful water stewardship. #Desaination #WaterStewardship #WaterGovornance #sustainability #Spain #SaudiArabia #MiddleEast #Dubai #Chile #LatinAmerica

💡💡 Sabías que el mayor data center de Europa estará en España? Será en Talavera de la Reina (mi ciudad natal!) y sin duda, supondrá un impulso económico para la región pero, será también un referente de sostenibilidad? El proyecto se aprobó el mes pasado y generará numerosos puestos de trabajo, mejorando la economía de la región y logrando una sostenibilidad económica y social pero, cómo hacerlo sostenible ambientalmente? Estos almacenes de datos online formados por servidores, redes y sistemas, necesitan una gran cantidad de energía para su funcionamiento y de agua para su refrigeración. En cuanto a la energía, el proyecto incluye una planta fotovoltaica que alimentará al centro pero, y el agua? Estos centros necesitan grandes cantidades de agua para refrigerar su equipos pero el lugar elegido es a orillas del Tajo, una de las cuencas más estresadas del país. En 2022, Meta rediseñó la estrategia global para sus centros de datos: basándose en la innovación, incluyeron el uso de un chip de silicio propio  y de miles de procesadores gráficos , que requieren una altísima demanda de energía y, por tanto, mayores necesidades de enfriamiento,lo que suele hacerse mediante agua. El plan inicial estimaba un consumo de agua potable de 665,4 millones de litros anuales (mas de 20 piscinas olímpicas al mes) pero, tras la presión de la Confederación hidrográfica del Tajo, actualmente se estima un consumo un 24% menor gracias al uso de técnicas mas eficientes pero sigue siendo un gran consumo hídrico que no puede hacerse únicamente mediante fuentes convencionales de agua. En una era en la que nuestro desarrollo industrial y tecnológico nos da grandes comodidades, también hemos de preocuparnos por hacerlo sosteniblemente: No debemos solo conservar el agua si no hacer una gestión sostenible y restaurar el recurso. Aplicar prácticas y tecnologías que reduzcan su consumo,pero también que mejoren su calidad y aumenten su disponibilidad dejando así un impacto positivo en los ecosistemas acuáticos asegurando que se restaura más agua del que se consume. Ante este escenario, el concepto Water Positive emerge como solución: Un data center water positive devuelve más agua a la naturaleza de la que consume, a través de sistemas de reutilización y recarga de acuíferos . Meta ha indicado su compromiso con ser water positive para el 2030 y sin duda, este proyecto puede ser un referente a nivel mundial. ¿Qué estrategia seguirá para ello? #waterpositive #sostenibilidad #agua

The Water Positive Think Tank is proud to announce the Membership of Eng. Hayder Abu Jaish, regional sales Director Lenntech Water Treatment Solutions (MENASA). #Desalination #Water #WaterReuse #Conservation #Engineering #Singapore #China #India #MiddleEast #SaudiArabia #Dubai

It's #WaterWednesday 💧, and it's time to reflect on our role in making the world Water Positive 🌍. Climate change is no longer a distant concept; it’s our reality . Just look at the recent DANA in Valencia 🌧️. The heavy rainfalls, devastating floods, and the chaos they bring are powerful reminders of what happens when we overlook the importance of sustainable water management. Every drop counts 💦—not just today, but every day. It’s time for institutions to act ⚙️ and for all of us to take responsibility. We need to work together, innovate 💡, and push forward solutions that protect our water resources for the future 🚰. Water scarcity 🚱 and extreme weather events are two sides of the same coin. Let’s make sure we’re doing everything we can to mitigate these challenges. This is everyone's job—governments 🏛️, industries 🏭, and each of us as individuals. We can't afford to wait. #ClimateAction #EveryDropCounts #SustainableWaterManagement #ClimateChange #WaterEngineering #WaterPositive