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Carlos Cosín

Blue Commitments, Real Gaps: Water Lessons from the HLPF and SDG Business Forum

At the 2025 HLPF and SDG Business Forum, water featured prominently in speeches and pledges. But behind the bold commitments lies a pressing concern: are we measuring progress by coverage alone? This article calls for a shift toward service reliability, systemic integration, and equitable private-sector engagement to truly advance global water access.