**4.8 Step 6: Backcast**

In Step 3 the desired future has been identified as scenario one or two scenario three; in Step 4 ways to make that future work were identified; and in Step 5 supply constraints where defined. In this step we need to explain how to get to that future. Each option need to be checked to see whether it seems economically feasible, socially acceptable and politically achievable

### **4.9 Step 7: Write, talk and promote**

The last step in soft path analysis, but can be considered the most important, is to get those conclusions to the public and especially to people who influence and make key decisions about fresh water. Considerable efforts should be put into promoting water soft path results.
