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Carlos Cosín

Water’s New Multiple: From Defensive Yield to Strategic Resilience

Water is evolving from a defensive infrastructure asset into a strategic resilience platform. As scarcity, climate volatility, regulation and industrial demand reshape the sector, the investment thesis is shifting toward companies capable of turning water risk into scalable, resilient growth.

When Capitals Run Dry: Water as the New Geography of Investment

From Tehran to Jakarta, and Cairo to Lagos, national capitals are confronting a new reality: their future depends not only on political will or economic strength, but on their ability to secure water. This article explores how water scarcity and climate stress are forcing countries to rethink urban planning, relocate capitals, and redefine the meaning of capital investment. For policymakers and investors alike, this is not just a crisis—it’s an opportunity to build resilience and unlock the next frontier of sustainable infrastructure.