ater scarcity has reached a vulnerable level. According to UN statistics, only 2.6 billion people have gained access to improved drinking water sources since 1990, however, 663 million are still without access. Also, at least 1.8 billion people all over the globe use a drinking water source that is faecally contaminated. Dr. Rashid Alleem has been involved with various international organisations to find innovative and high-quality solutions for the large societal challenges of today. Among his other achievements he was also be-stowed with the Friend of Singapore Sustainability Award 2017 by the government of Singapore and became a member of the advisory board of the Singapore World Water Council. On a very huge scale, Dr. Rashid Alleem also organizes the Water & Energy week to spread the awareness of water sustainability with more than 300 participants engaged in it every year.