Water Positive Think Tank
The Water Positive Think Tank (WPTT) is a global community of over one hundred professionals from diverse disciplines, united by a shared commitment to advancing sustainable water management.
We bring together expertise from science, engineering, policy and industry to rethink how water is used, managed and restored, applying a systemic and evidence-based approach to one of the most pressing challenges of our time.
The Think Tank was born in response to the call to action at the United Nations Water Conference in 2023, where the urgency of collective responsibility and collaboration became clear. Since then, it has grown into an open platform where knowledge, innovation and dialogue converge to accelerate the transition towards a Water Positive future.
Our work focuses on promoting regenerative solutions, connecting knowledge with action and advancing global water resilience, driving the transition towards a Water Positive future.
Our purpose
Science-driven collaboration
A global network of experts working across disciplines to rethink water systems
Knowledge intro impact
Turning expertise and innovation into real-world solutions for water resilience
A shared global commitment
Working together to create a positive impact on water resources for all
Our Governance Structure
The Water Positive Think Tank operates through a structured and collaborative governance model that ensures transparency, coordination and science-based decision-making.
Governance Structure 2024-2026
During the Q3 2024 meeting of the Water Positive Think Tank, the governance structure for the 2024-2026 term was confirmed. The roles were distributed as follows
Daniele Strongone
President
Esmeralda Leyva
Vice President
Alejandro Sturniolo
Secretary General
Eduardo Orteu
Head of Legal and Regulatory Affairs
Governance Structure 2024-2026
The Governance Charter for the Water Positive Think Tank, first released in early April 2026, serves as a guiding framework outlining its purpose, principles, and collaborative approach to advancing water stewardship.
It is a living document, designed to evolve over time through continuous input and shared learning. As such, it is open for public consultation, and all interested stakeholders are encouraged to provide feedback or suggestions by contacting info@waterpositive.es
Water Positive Think Tank Founders
Daniele Strongone
Walid Khoury
Björn Otto
Carlos Foxley
Javier Romero
Tracey Nolan-Shaw
Andrew Walker
Nicolás Ibieta Illanes
Marcio Da Silva
Eduardo Pedroza
Juan Pablo Camezzana
Luiz Fernado Bezerra
Elena de la Vieja
Abraham Negaresh
Eduardo Orteu
Hugo Lecaros
Henry Charabe
Marc Blanchet
Borja Blanco
Graciela Chichilnisky
Francisco Javier Maciá Pérez
Guillem Gilabert Oriol
Gisel Booman
Marta Oteguie
David Gonzalez
Victor Monsalvo
Guillaume Clairet
Mazen Ellabban
Paula Pérez Sánchez
Nick Nelson
Jorge Juan Malfeito
Giancarlo Barassi
Georg Helborg
Joan Galtes
Patricia Terrero
Antonella Maggioni
Pablo Ruiz Molina
Antonella De Luca
Mariela Cuartucci
Mo Malki
Ale Sturniolo
Jochen Kallenberg
Ana Lopez
Miguel Sanz
Mike Dixon
Troy Green
Juan Buceta
Virgínia Sodré
Mohamed Ibrahim
Gabriel Blejman
Jon Beristain
Ale Roman
Silvio Oliva
Devesh Bharadwaj
李斌 (David Lee Bailey)
Jerry Ross
Esther Gonzalez
Fernando Saroglia
Manuel de la Mata
Eva Jalon
Pablo Crespo
Maria Elena Rodriguez Hernandez
Graciela Chichilisnky
Domingo Zarzo
Miriam Brusilovsky
Will Sarni
Tom Freyberg
Juan Miguel Pinto
Jose Manuel Pano