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On 21 October – 1 November 2024, climate policy makers, scientists, civil society, journalists and the business sector all gather for two weeks in Cali, Colombia, for the biennial UN summit on biodiversity. What are the stakes at the Biodiversity COP16? And what results can we expect? Read more
Sweco has significant experience of advising clients in healthcare, from supporting industrial clients within the healthcare and pharma sector, to planning, designing, building and optimising hospitals and other health-oriented building projects. Read more
As cities across Europe grapple with the intensifying impacts of climate change, managing heatwaves has become a crucial concern. Urban areas are facing severe heat effects, including the Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect, which significantly raises temperatures compared to surrounding areas. Read more
The hidden dangers of critical infrastructure failures extend far beyond power outages and broken roads—they can unleash devastating ripple effects across entire cities. Read more
Sweco's rebuilding efforts in Ukraine includes water and housing projects, enhancing resilience and living conditions. Read more
Learn seven steps to protect Europe's vital infrastructure against climate change and build resilience. Read more
A recent Sweco study predicts that European cities will experience an increase in both the number of heatwave days per year and the maximum temperatures during these events. These extreme heat events pose significant risks to public health, energy infrastructure and economic productivity in urban areas. Read more
Critical infrastructure failures resulting from rainfall-induced floods pose substantial risks to society, public health, economies and the environment. Recent heavy flooding in Europe proves that rainfall can shut down cities, leading to enormous damage and costs. Read more
The impacts of heatwaves are already being felt worldwide. Between 2013 and 2022, the number of heatwave days increased by 94 per cent globally compared to the period from 1986 to 2005. Read more
Industrial symbiosis is created by using waste from one operation as a resource in another operation and is a subset of the circular economy. It is a method for increasing industrial circularity by promoting transactions of information and residues to provide economic and environmental synergies in a network of industry actors. Read more