Explore insights on water resilience
The need to address water challenges has never been clearer. Water scarcity, flooding, pollution, climate change and growing pressures on water systems rank among the top global risks communities will face over the next decade. Ensuring access to clean water, securing resilient infrastructure and supporting healthy communities are therefore critical priorities.
Water resilience
Water plays a vital role in creating resilient infrastructure and healthy communities. Through Urban Insight, Sweco’s experts share knowledge, solutions and best practices to address today’s most pressing water challenges. Learn more about how cities can tackle water-related challenges and build more resilient, healthy and sustainable urban environments. Discover our reports on water resilient actions.
Old pipes, new pressures: Transforming Europe’s water infrastructure
How can we develop more resilient water systems? Many of Europe’s water networks are ageing faster than they are being renewed, while climate change is adding further pressure. The question is no longer what needs to be replaced, but where and when investments will deliver the greatest value.
In Sweco’s latest Urban Insight report, Old Pipes, New Pressures: Transforming Europe’s Water Infrastructure, water experts challenge traditional thinking and set out seven actions for developing resilient water systems through smarter, better-timed investments. Read the latest Urban Insight report and get the complete 7-step strategy.
Taking on Europe’s water challenges
How can water systems can be planned, designed and managed to ensure the supply of clean water? Across Europe, water systems are under growing pressure from climate change, rising pollution, stricter regulations and increasing demand.
This Urban Insight report highlights Europe’s key water challenges and outlines six priority actions that will help secure sustainable and resilient water systems. It also examines the widening gap between the real cost of water and what is reflected in current tariffs and investment decisions.
Floods and critical infrastructure
Extreme weather events are increasing the risk of flooding, putting vital infrastructure and essential services under pressure. This report explores how cities and communities can protect critical infrastructure, strengthen resilience and reduce disruption from flood events.
Nature-based solutions
Nature-based solutions offer effective and sustainable ways to manage water while enhancing biodiversity and climate resilience. This report highlights how working with nature can reduce flood risks, improve water quality and create healthier urban environments.
Resource-based communities
Water is a key resource for local development and resilience. This report examines how communities can turn water-related challenges into opportunities by managing resources more efficiently and supporting long-term social and economic sustainability.
From threat to opportunity – revaluating storm water management
Storm water is often seen as a problem, but it can become a valuable asset. This report shows how innovative storm water management can reduce flood risks, support climate adaptation, and contribute to more resilient cities.
Healthy water cities: From sewer to health booster
Well-managed water systems can improve public health and quality of life. This report explores how cities can transform traditional water and sewer systems into assets that support healthier, more attractive, and more resilient urban environments.
