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Towards
sustainable
and fair water
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As the climate emergency escalates, we have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to change the way we interact with water. Together we can make responsible water stewardship the global business norm.

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The Glasgow Declaration for Fair Water Footprints for climate resilience was launched at COP26 on 5 November 2021

The Glasgow Declaration for Fair Water Footprints is a unique partnership between governments, the private sector, financial institutions and civil society. By harnessing the power of trade, enterprise and communities, we are working together to help deliver sustainable water and sanitation for all by 2030.

Water stewardship – the critical need to account for water use and enable access for all

9 May 2025

World Water Day 2025 event

22 April 2025

Event: 22 May 2025

UK Government announces £39m for water security at COP28

11 December 2023

A look back on 2023

29 November 2023

Stockholm World Water Week 2023

29 November 2023

Fair Water Footprints make their mark at UN Water 2023

6 April 2023

Declaration for Fair Water Footprints welcomes three new Signatories on World Water Day

23 March 2023

New data reveals rich countries’ shocking reliance on water beyond their borders

22 March 2023

What are Fair Water Footprints?

For consumers

For the private sector

For governments

For consumers

For the private sector

For governments

28

signatories to date – including 5 observers

6

global businesses and investors

8

governments

14

external support agencies and civil society organisations

170

million people: total population of country signatories

$5.1

trillion: nominal GDP of country signatories signed up so far

"Trade with Africa must no longer be based on the overexploitation of our natural resources, tragic conditions for our workers, or drive vulnerability within our communities. The solutions needed to ensure responsible water use throughout our global economy are already at hand. What has been lacking has been the leadership and shared commitment to make it happen. Until now."

- Sareen MalikExecutive Secretary of the African Civil Society Network for Water and Sanitation (ANEW)

"The importance of this commitment by governments, banks and private companies to ensure Fair Water Footprints by 2030 cannot be underestimated. We’re convinced that the benefits will be felt in communities across the world as it builds resilience, drives sustainable use and prevents pollution. It’s a key step towards ensuring that everyone, everywhere has access to water, sanitation and hygiene services by 2030."

- Tim WainwrightChief Executive, WaterAid

Towards sustainable and fair water footprints