Practical Solutions for Global Water Issues

We delve into the world of water policy, management, and technology with Ulf Leonhard, the inventor of the water tech funding firm WaterVent. Ulf shares his firsthand experiences from global conferences and critiques the lack of real action on water issues despite grand proclamations.
He emphasizes the need for practical, low-tech solutions and the role of innovative water tech startups. We discuss decentralized water treatment, historical and simple technologies that could make a difference, the impact of finance on water security, and much more. Discover how ideas like rainwater harvesting and decentralized systems can revolutionize water management globally.
00:00 Opening Thoughts on Change and Water Issues
00:09 The Reality of Water Initiatives: High Hopes, Low Action
01:11 Introducing Liquid Assets and Special Guest Ulf Leonhard
01:34 Ulf Leonhard on the Ineffectiveness of Water Conferences
04:56 Exploring Simple, Effective Water Solutions
07:49 WaterVent: Bridging Startups with Water Tech Solutions
10:39 Decentralized Water Treatment and Nature-Inspired Technologies
14:16 The Role of Finance in Advancing Water Security
20:03 Personal Motivations and the Journey Towards Water Innovation
20:13 The Personal Drive Behind Water Innovation
20:18 The Critical Role of Forests and Water in Climate
21:37 Identifying Water as a Neglected Sector
23:47 Global Water Tech Development and Challenges
25:19 The Kenobi Initiative: Bridging Generations for Innovation
28:46 The Power of Trying New Technologies
31:20 Family Insights: A Futurist's Perspective on Water
33:39 Inspirational Media: Movies and Personal Reflections
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Host: Ravi Kurani