SDG Media Zone: Private Sector's Accelerating Action on Water

A view of a SDG Media Zone event, "Private Sector's Accelerating Action on Water".

The Business Leaders' Open Call for Water Action will be a key private sector contribution to the Water Action Agenda with at least 100 companies joining in a shared vision of direct pathways for impact. From setting contextual water targets to investments in collaborative financing vehicles, the Open Call sets a clear destination and provides a tangible roadmap to get there.

Speakers: Sonia Thimmiah, Senior Director Global Sustainability, Corporate Affairs, HEINEKEN; Jason Morrison, President, Pacific Institute and Head, CEO Water Mandate; Lisa Schechtman, Senior Policy and Partnerships Advisor, Center for Water Security, Sanitation and Hygiene, USAID; and Moderator Sanda Ojiambo, Assistant Secretary-General, CEO and Executive Director of UN Global Compact.