Financing the Future of Water Diversification

Water and energy are deeply interconnected, and as demand for both grows; strengthening supply security will require alignment across water systems, energy infrastructure, and the investment frameworks that support them.

Earlier in June, Alissa King, General Counsel at Positive Zero, shared her insights in a panel discussion atEarlier in June, Alissa King, General Counsel at Positive Zero, shared her insights in a panel discussion at The MENA Water-Energy Nexus: Innovation, Diversification & Resilience forum hosted by the Clean Energy Business Council (CEBC),  where she discussed the growing maturity of the renewable energy sector.

where she discussed the growing maturity of the renewable energy sector.

The panel explored the role of public-private partnerships, green financing, and investment frameworks in building a more resilient and diversified water future for the region.

Sustainable solutions are now cost-competitive with conventional energy sources, while investors increasingly seek bankable projects supported by predictable revenues and credible performance.

She also highlighted the critical role of boardroom-level engagement in driving meaningful change, noting that while the knowledge, technologies, and solutions needed to address water security already exist, the challenge now lies in translating awareness into action through decisive leadership and investment.