After surveys of high litter levels and poor bathing water quality in the past, he set up special "beach summits" to try to tackle the problem.

BBC: High tide of rubbish on Northern Irish beaches

Neglected Tropical Diseases is an umbrella term for a range of bacterial, parasitic and worm infections which flourish in areas with poor water quality and inadequate sanitation.

BBC: Plan to cut burden of tropical disease

During the next 10 years, many countries important to the United States will experience water problems shortages, poor water quality, or floods that will risk instability and state failure, increase regional tensions, and distract them from working with the United States on important US policy objectives.

FORBES: Water Risk Threatens Businesses, National Security