Why water risks are becoming a material risk for companies - and the challenges of assessing exposure correctly

[TBC] Senior Water Risk Expert Jennifer Moeller‑Gulland shares the development of her Water Risk Assessment Blueprint—a practical tool to uncover, understand and manage rising water‑related risks in the business context. With four of the top five global risks now linked to water and inaction costing far more than proactive measures, businesses need clearer insight into their exposure. This talk will outline a framework to assess water risks across resources, infrastructure, and governance, how to navigate uncertainty in risk assessment, and how to communicate findings in a way that drives effective decision-making and collaborative solutions.

Speaker

Jennifer Moeller-Gulland is a Water Risk and Economics Expert with over 16 years of experience advising the World Bank, 2030 Water Resources Group, the United Nations, the European Commission, and multinational companies. She has worked across 25+ countries on national, site-level, and supply-chain water risk assessments. Jennifer is the Founder and Managing Director of Water Security Collective, where she works to build a global network of credible water risk experts. She is the developer of the Water Risk Assessment Blueprint, a proprietary framework she teaches through the CPD-accredited 12-week Water Risk Assessment Certification. She holds degrees from Tilburg University and the University of Oxford.