Urban water systems are confronted with significantly changing conditions. The impacts of climate change, rapid urbanization, and deteriorating and outdated infrastructure aggravate current water challenges of causing flooding, water scarcity and rehabilitation costs on a scale that will overwhelm the capacities of cities. These conditions are increasing the need for environmentally friendly alternatives and designs that can track and anticipate change, even in the face of uncertainty. It is important to take up the challenge of controlling and judiciously using natural resources to reduce our ecological footprint along with prudent use of water resources.

The Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) is hosting an upcoming webinar on “Sustainable Urban Water Management – Challenges and Opportunities in mainstreaming Climate Adaptation.” Featured speakers include AGWA’s Executive Director, Dr. John Matthews, and Dr. Ad Jeuken from Deltares. The webinar aims to sensitize key stakeholders about the need to develop water resilience in cities in wake of climate change. CSE’s Senior Director, Dr. Suresh Kumar Rohilla will moderate the event.