Right Here and Now

Millennium Water Alliance, Virridy, and the University of Colorado Boulder Partner to Drive Improved Water Security Through Climate Finance

Retrieved on: 
Monday, August 29, 2022

Under the partnership, the three organizations are combining innovative water monitoring technologies with expertise in carbon finance and water supply services to break down the barriers to reliable water supplies.

Key Points: 
  • Under the partnership, the three organizations are combining innovative water monitoring technologies with expertise in carbon finance and water supply services to break down the barriers to reliable water supplies.
  • The partnership is already supporting millions of peoples water supplies in Ethiopia and Kenya, with plans to rapidly expand over the next 12 months.
  • And yet, often, there is water - but there is not enough funding to maintain the water pumps and water treatment systems.
  • CU Boulder is partnering with United Nations Human Rights to co-host the Right Here, Right Now Global Climate Summit on December 1-4, 2022.