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Can we build a resilient water sector? RSK

26th November 2024 @ 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

Can we build a resilient water sector?

Event date: November 26, 2024

 

The Blue Thread - RSK Water Webinar Series
How can we ensure that our water infrastructure withstands the challenges of tomorrow? Join us for an engaging Blue Thread webinar in which industry leaders will delve into the complexities of building a resilient water sector that can handle everything from climate change to rapid urban growth.

Our speakers, Mark Smith (Water Sector Director, RSK Group), Paul Horton (CEO, Future Water) and Geoff Darch (Head of Supply Demand Strategy, Anglian Water), will discuss strategies that blend cutting-edge digital technology, adaptive infrastructure and holistic system-wide approaches to create a more robust water sector.

 

Key topics:

  • Social–ecological–technical integration: Discover how the latest research is applying a holistic system-of-systems approach, connecting ecological, social and technical factors to enhance water resilience.
  • Leveraging digital solutions: Learn how digital tools simplify complexity – monitoring networks in real-time, forecasting risks and optimising resource use to anticipate and mitigate disruptions.
  • Strategic collaborations: Explore how partnerships across governments, financial institutions, non-profits and corporations are crucial to navigating the challenges posed by climate change and ensuring sustainable economic growth.
  • Smart financial models: Dive into the innovative funding mechanisms and investment models that are supporting resilient projects, encouraging public–private cooperation and enabling sustainable water management.
  • Balancing supply and demand: Hear about effective strategies for managing water resources amid increasing urbanisation and shifting climate patterns, ensuring reliable supply for future generations.

 

This webinar will offer a deep dive into the strategies, technologies and collaborations that are crucial to creating a future-ready water sector – don’t miss out on the conversation.

Event details:

Tuesday, 26 November 12:30 – 13:30 GMT

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Speaker bios

Paul Horton, CEO, Future Water Association

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Date:
26th November 2024
Time:
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
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Organiser

RSK

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