1、Cover piyaset/iStockJune 2024Global Water Risk Snapshot Produced by the Roland Berger Water Management Team2The Earths water cycle is a delicate balance that ensures water is distributed across various ecosystems.But overconsumption,pollution,and climate change are disrupting that balance-increasing

2、 water-related risks around the world.Water risk typically occurs when the demand for water exceeds supply,when poor water quality restricts its use,or during extreme weather events.It can take many forms but typically manifests as the depletion of water sources,flooding damage,or the degradation of

3、 water resources or aquatic environments.Water risk can have a direct impact on communities,such as when cities face Day Zero scenarios in which water supplies come close to depletion.But water is also a strategic business risk.Water is essential across many industries,from agriculture to data cente

4、rs,serving as a direct and indirect input that ensures business productivity.Shortages or declines in water quality have significant economic consequences,while floods destroy billions worth of assets each year.Companies operating in water-scarce regions face rising costs and decreased competitivene

5、ss.A global issue felt at a local levelWater risk is a global issue,but it manifests in hyper-localized ways.Understanding specific risks requires deep analysis down to the water basin level.The Global Water Risk Snapshot is designed to call broader attention to the increasing threat of water-relate

6、d risks around the world.It provides a high-level indication of how water risks impact different parts of the world today and where they could intensify in the future.There are many factors to consider when assessing water risk,from physical risks,such as water scarcity,risks that are impacted by re