Water is becoming one of the most contested resources on the planet, with far‑reaching implications for economies, businesses and investors. Jane Goodland speaks with Franck Gbaguidi from Eurasia Group about the rise of the “water weapon”, how weak water governance is intensifying competition, and what companies and governments can do to manage growing water‑related risk.

Chapters

  • (00:00:00) - Welcome and guest introduction
  • (00:01:15) - Eurasia's Top Risks 2026 report
  • (00:02:00) - The importance of international water governance
  • (00:04:43) - Unpacking water scarcity: Competition and managing disputes
  • (00:06:50) - Where water is being weaponised
  • (00:09:41) - The economic impact
  • (00:13:40) - Water infrastructure
  • (00:16:36) - Could costs change for water-intensive companies?
  • (00:17:40) - Water offsetting and sharing
  • (00:19:50) - Measuring water
  • (00:24:10) - Advice for businesses

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