Laurent Auguste

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Laurent Auguste President & CEO, Veolia Water Americas www.veoliawaterna.com

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Unfunded, Aging Water Infrastructure Needs a Dynamic Program to Stay Healthy

Posted on April 30th, 2013
In a recent piece in Environmental Leader, I addressed the importance of asset management programs aimed at preserving a city’s water infrastructure. Read More
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Posted in Economics, Infrastructure, Solutions

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How to maintain economic vitality through water

Posted on March 7th, 2013
In a recent piece in Environmental Leader, I argue that countries and industries that want to remain competitive must manage their water effectively. Read More
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Posted in Economics, Environment, Future, Infrastructure

The Hurdles and the Path Towards Blue Growth

Posted on September 26th, 2012
My last essay looked at how finding the path to “blue growth” has become essential to the on-going development of our economies. But why are so many of our cities and economies exposed to water-related risks? What are the hurdles? Read More
Posted in Future, Infrastructure, Solutions

Blue is the new green

Posted on July 5th, 2012
A survey of leaders at this year’s World Economic Forum in Davos revealed that, for the first time, water-related risks are among the top 5 concerns when considering the likelihood and impact of all major global risks.  Only the impact of a major, systemic financial failure concerns them more. Read More
Posted in Economics, Future