Global Water Investment Platform Initiative
South African President has announced a new global water platform, emphasising the importance of water investment in climate and finance discussions.
Key Highlights
- Global Outlook Council on Water Investments: A G20 initiative to ensure safe water for all, including the Prime Minister of India and other global leaders as Council Members.
- The initiative aims to scale up the Africa Water Investment Programme into a Global Water Investment Platform.
- South Africa is hosting the Africa Water Investment Summit as part of its G20 presidency in 2025.
Goals of the Platform
- Position water as a central topic in global political and financial discussions, from G20 and COP30 to the UN 2026 Water Conference.
- Track progress, unlock finance, report annually, and align efforts across various global entities.
- Commit to scaling up investments, improving governance, and increasing accountability in the water sector.
Summit Declaration
- Endorsement of a declaration to prioritise water as a human right, not a weapon against vulnerable groups.
- Call to build partnerships and a permanent global mechanism to sustain water investment momentum.
