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 insights and reports
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.
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.
