Water-Smart Societies: An Our Future Water Insight on Sustainable Water Management, Climate Resilience, and Environmental Governance

Water-Smart Societies is a practical guide for professionals seeking actionable strategies in sustainable water management, climate resilience, and environmental governance. This book addresses urgent challenges such as water scarcity, urban water insecurity, and climate-adaptive infrastructure planning, providing expert tools and policy solutions to design water systems that are efficient, inclusive, and resilient.

Inside, you’ll discover how to:

• Apply integrated water resources management (IWRM) for cross-sectoral planning and water security.
• Implement climate-resilient infrastructure to protect cities from droughts, floods, and variability.
• Design water governance frameworks that align policy, regulation, and institutional coordination.
• Mobilize public and private water finance using green bonds, blended finance, and PPP models.
• Use smart water technologies like IoT sensors, SCADA systems, and digital twins for real-time water management.
• Deploy advanced data tools such as GIS, AI, and remote sensing for strategic water planning.
• Scale wastewater reuse technologies and non-conventional water supply systems for urban resilience.
• Strengthen environmental governance for adaptive regulation and equitable water access.
• Build sustainable water utilities through performance benchmarking and compliance strategies.
• Integrate nature-based solutions with digital monitoring to enhance ecosystem-based water services.

This expert insight equips water sector leaders, urban planners, and climate adaptation professionals with real-world solutions in water-smart planning, sustainable water infrastructure, and climate-adaptive governance. If you’re looking for proven tools to advance water security, resilience, and environmental sustainability, this book delivers what today’s challenges demand.