water stress

Chief executives at 45 global companies sign UN communiqué calling for action to deal with water scarcity

HSBC-sponsored report finds predicted growth areas are in river basins expected to be severely affected by shortages

Engineers warn delaying the Water Bill further increases the risk of shortages

Wet April sees 19 counties declared drought free but Environment Agency remains concerned at groundwater levels

Major economies at risk of running out of water for agriculture and industry, posing problems for global supply chains

Monday, 17 September 2012 in The Cholmondeley Room at the House of Lords

Critics say drought and water companies' leaky pipes should means ministers should deliver a full bill in this Parliament rather than next year

More than half of water companies will not be required to reduce leakages before 2015, despite the worst drought in 25 years

Report says governments across Europe may need to send prices signals as part of urgent action needed to tackle shortages

Businesses urged to conserve water as 17 more regions move into drought status