Chile – The Economics of Water Security
Chile is entering a new era of water security. From desalination and water reuse to basin-level governance and private investment, the country is moving beyond water allocation towards building long-term resilience. This article explores the economic, regulatory and infrastructure challenges shaping Chile’s second water revolution.
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.
Water Needs its Artemis Moment
The launch of Artemis II in 2026 demonstrates that when societies define a clear goal, commit to a long‑term horizon, and align public, private, and scientific capabilities, they can still deliver complex outcomes at scale. Beyond space exploration, Artemis offers a critical lesson for Earth: ambition only becomes real when it is organised. This insight is particularly relevant for water.