September 2024

n Pakistan, torrential rains and flooding in August 2022 impacted an estimated 33 million people and caused more than $40 billion in economic damages. The catastrophic flooding left 1,700 people dead, 2 million homes destroyed and killed over 900,000 livestock. Parts of the country saw five to six times the normal amount of rainfall. The country is now experiencing mass displacement, food insecurity, loss of livelihoods and an

One of the most severe droughts in recent years began in India in 2016. The drought affected half of the country, with far-reaching consequences. The crisis was exacerbated by poor management and the intertwined nature of water, energy and food supply. Water levels in India’s 91 reservoirs fell to the lowest point in a decade and water scarcity ravaged energy and agriculture,

In this pandemic-tinged moment, the mere mention of supply chains has the power to induce a shudder in the average consumer. Food, furniture and more have been affected by shortages and supply chain crises. However, for agribusinesses, supply chains are the place to focus as they look to curb their water risks, so they can keep feeding