Global water stewardship framework launched
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Nestlé and General Mills were among major businesses which announced their commitment to the Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS), alongside 27 otherleading organizations including FEMSA Foundation, Water Footprint Network, WaterAid, WorldWildlife Fund (WWF), and The Nature Conservancy in promoting a global framework for sustainableuse of the world's limited freshwater resources.Water is a shared resource critical for human health, driving the economy, and maintainingfreshwater species. Yet due to a myriad of factors, including growing demand, climate change andpollution, fresh water in many regions is increasingly at risk."We are excited to see these global leaders join us on the journey towards sustainable and equitablewater use," said Michael Spencer, Chair of AWS's board and representative of Water StewardshipAustralia. "Safeguarding fresh water requires collaboration across many sectors. Governments andcivil society help ensure proper water management for people and nature. Companies can be betterstewards of fresh water to safeguard their business and contribute to protecting the catchments theyshare with local communities."
The announcement comes as AWS releases the first International Water Stewardship Standard 1.0, aglobal framework to promote sustainable freshwater use.
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