title: Industry and water security: overarching conclusions.
abstract: Fresh water is key to sustainable development. World Business Council for Sustainable Development members are addressing fresh water use "within the corporate fenceline". However, to address water issues "outside the corporate fenceline" will require creative new public-private partnerships. Government's role is to provide sound framework conditions that will encourage businesses to invest time, staff and resources to address vital fresh water issues. Industry is committed to best practice within its internal operations and is ready to enter into partnerships to address broader fresh water issues.
authors.affiliation: World Business Council for Sustainable Development, Switzerland.
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Stigson
mesh_terms: D003247:Conservation of Natural Resources; D006801:Humans; D007221:Industry; D007391:International Cooperation; D012637:Security Measures; D014881:Water Supply