Machines to mangroves: Tackling water risk with nature-based solutions

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Water security is a financial risk for companies, warns CDP's Cate Lamb, but some firms are using nature-based solutions to reduce risk and save money

World Water Week kicks off next week putting the world's eyes on water management issues, from piping to purification. Given the recent extreme weather including flooding and heatwaves, urgent solutions...

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