Tech Tides: Innovations for a Water-Secure Future

Faizal Akmal, CEO & CTO, Rivil | Paul Rogers, CEO, Watertree Project

22-Mar-23 12:00

Tech Tides: Innovations for a Water-Secure Future

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Did you know that nearly 30% of the global population, or around 2.2 billion people, still lack access to safe drinking water? And about 4.2 billion people don't have access to proper sanitation services? These startling statistics underscore the urgency of tackling water-related challenges.

Today we look at world water day with our guests, Faizal Akmal, Founder, CEO & CTO of Rivil, & Paul Rogers, CEO of the Watertree Project

Photo Credits: Freepik

Produced by: Richard Bradbury

Presented by: Richard Bradbury, Lily Chai

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Categories: technology, economy, environment, wellness, entrepreneurs, SME

Tags: water technology, evaporation, world water day, agrotech, drought, flooding, packaging,

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