A few years ago Circle of Blue reported the results of a global opinion poll of more than 1,200 sustainability experts. The survey concluded that water shortages will shift public perception of the value of water, prompting governments and companies to view clean water not as a commodity to exploit but as a precious resource. We are seeing that beginning to happen. The article lists the top 19 sustainability solutions for freshwater.
At THI we especially like No. 10.
10. Holistically manage ecosystems
“Simply put, holistic management applies to a practical, common-sense approach to overseeing natural resources that takes into account economic, cultural, and ecological goals. In essence, the whole is greater than the sum of its parts, and each facet is related to and influences the others.”
