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Tackling Water Challenges Through Water Stewardship

Businesses and communities across the Pacific rely on freshwater resources for
livelihood, agriculture, tourism, and cultural traditions. Yet the region faces increasing
climate and water challenges such as changing rainfall patterns, sea-level rise,

drought, flood, landslip, saltwater intrusion, poor sanitation, limited infrastructure,
and water scarcity.
With global demand for freshwater expected Water Stewardship Case Studies
to exceed supply by 40% by 2030, Water
Stewardship has an important role to play Cress Consulting, a Hydroflux business,

in promoting equitable, sustainable, and offers comprehensive sustainability
economically viable water use. A Water advice and has extensive experience,
Stewardship approach harnesses the power understanding and expertise in water
of multi-stakeholder engagement to drive stewardship.
effective, verifi able site and catchment-based

action to address water risks. Hydroflux, as a carbon-neutral certified
organisation, is ideally positioned to
5 Key Steps support businesses in their pursuit
Fijian Food Producer of improved water stewardship.
1. Work with stakeholders to understand Amid water scarcity challenges infl uenced Together with Cress, we support our
water use, risks, impacts and shared values by ENSO climate patterns, Hydrofl ux clients to adopt a water stewardship
at a site and catchment level. collaborated with a major Fijian food producer approach which not only demonstrates
to reimagine their crucial water supply. This a commitment to sustainable water
2. Develop a water stewardship plan with involved an innovative NX fi ltration pilot trial management, but also addresses
actionable steps and clear responsibilities to to achieve log reduction required to meet climate risks, strengthens stakeholder
improve water management. relationships, improves local water
food safety standards. quality and creates cost savings.
3. Implement the plan and improve water
management through targeted measures. Together, we call on governments and the
business community to accelerate credible
4. Evaluate actions taken and revise the plan climate action, through Water Stewardship
for ongoing continuous improvement. in managing and preserving our most
precious resource to ensure a water
5. Communicate water actions transparently secure future for all.
and foster collaboration with stakeholders.
Together, these steps work to manage water
challenges and deliver sustainable water OK Tedi Mining
outcomes at a site and catchment level. In Papua New Guinea’s remote and
challenging dense jungle environment,
Water Governance the RoadTrain sewage treatment system
®
provided a mining solution that’s built to last.
Safe Water Sanitation & Hygiene The decentralised design prioritises longevity.
Augmentation allows for expansion as the
Sustainable Water Management community grows and its prefabricated bolted
structure enables easy transportation and
Improved Water Quality delivery in diffi cult to access locations.

Respecting Social & Cultural Needs
These water outcomes directly support the UN’s Sustainable
Development Goal 6: Water and Sanitation for all by 2030.
Delivering Water Stewardship
Hydroflux and Cress

Hydrofl ux, a sustainability driven Mamanuca Island Resorts
organisation, delivers unrivalled engineering,
scientifi c and technological solutions for a Working with Likuliku Lagoon and Malolo
more secure future, with a focus on water, Island resorts, Hydrofl ux implemented a
wastewater, renewable energy, climate zero-discharge sewage treatment solution,
resilience and environmental protection. eliminating discharge into surrounding
marine sanctuaries while providing treated
We have a track record of consistently water for ecosystem restoration and critical
achieving sustainable water outcomes in habitat protection.
the Pacifi c while supporting our customers
to build resilience, gain a competitive
advantage, stay ahead of regulations, meet
community expectations and the evolving
demands of consumers.

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