Adapting to a future of extremes: Green, grey and hybrid solutions online event
At Our Future Water, in collaboration with State of Green, we acknowledge the pervasive impacts of climate change, especially in urban environments. The dilemma of either too much or too little water presents substantial challenges to our infrastructure and quality of life. To tackle these issues, we’ve curated an online session that will delve into adaptation strategies and experiences from Europe and the Asia Pacific, and spotlight innovative approaches to navigate a future of water extremes.
We cordially invite you to join us and a distinguished panel of climate adaptation and resiliency experts for our online event, “Adapting to a Future of Extremes: Green, Grey, and Hybrid Solutions”.
Cities across the globe are increasingly grappling with the adverse effects of climate change, including rising sea levels, escalating temperatures, prolonged periods of drought, and more potent storms. These phenomena, combined with the challenges of escalating urbanisation and the predominance of impermeable surfaces in most cities, highlight the pressing need for a reimagining of urban water management.
In 2022, Europe was hit by record-breaking temperatures and devastating floods, particularly in Italy. The year before, Germany was the country most severely impacted. As we look ahead into 2023, we must continue the conversation on innovative solutions and understandings of the climate challenge that are currently on offer.
Climate change adaptation aims to mitigate the risks posed by the consequences of climate change, including flooding that arises from extreme rain events. Over the next decade, countries around the world, from Europe to Asia Pacific, will need to invest heavily in adapting their cities to climate changes and future water scarcity. A key objective is to integrate climate change adaptation with urban development for greater value. Instead of expanding the underground sewage system, municipalities and utilities are collaborating on creating dual-purpose solutions.
In this context, Nature Based Solutions (NBS) can play a pivotal role in urban water management, adapting to both excess and scarcity of water while building cities that are appealing for people to live, work, and play in.
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