Financing Water's Circular Economy

24 Jun 2026
Nature-Based Solutions Stage
Cities, Communities & Nature
With over 80% of global wastewater discharged untreated, restoring the water cycle is not just an ecological imperative—it’s an economic opportunity. This panel explores how innovative financing, corporate leadership and community action can drive systemic investment in water circularity. From large-scale infrastructure to regenerative design, what will it take to close the loop?
Moderator
Dan Walker-Nolan
Dan Walker-Nolan, Director of Policy - Water UK
Speakers
Peter Vale
Peter Vale, Carbon & Circular Economy Architect - Severn Trent
Antonia Doncila
Antonia Doncila, Sustainability Manager: Climate and Nature - Openreach
Megan Monkman
Megan Monkman, Sustainable Energy and Water Officer - London Borough of Tower Hamlets