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A focused section of the long-running Mark and Focus publication record.
Urban water systems face persistent funding gaps due to rising demand, aging infrastructure, and climate pressures. Traditional public finance often cannot meet capital needs at the required pace or scale. This challenge…
Digital water quality monitoring uses sensors, telemetry, and shared data systems to track changing river conditions across time and place. It matters because reliable water information supports resilient ecosystems, transparent governance, and…
Urban water systems face rising pressure from population growth, climate variability, and stronger competition for finite supplies. Utilities and governments now need water sources, planning tools, and governance settings that can perform…
Water scarcity and agricultural demand are placing increasing pressure on freshwater systems worldwide. Wastewater Reuse (WWR) offers a system-level response that secures irrigation supply while reducing environmental discharge risks. This approach strengthens…
Urban areas face increasing pressure from stormwater runoff, polluted waterways, and limited open space. Integrating wetlands into Green Infrastructure (GI) systems helps cities capture runoff, filter contaminants, and restore ecological functions. These…
Hydrogen production requires significant volumes of high-purity water, creating pressure on freshwater systems in water-stressed regions. Integrating treated effluent into hydrogen pathways addresses these constraints while strengthening infrastructure efficiency. This approach supports…
Urban buildings operate at the intersection of energy and water systems, where inefficiencies in one system increase pressure on the other. This interdependence defines the Water-Energy Nexus (WEN) in buildings and shapes…
Urban energy systems face pressure to decarbonise while maintaining affordability and reliability. Sewage Heat Recovery (SHR) captures residual thermal energy from wastewater that would otherwise dissipate. This approach strengthens urban resilience by…
Urban areas face rising flood risk as climate change increases rainfall intensity and frequency. Hard surfaces and legacy drainage systems limit infiltration, which elevates the likelihood of rapid surface water flooding. Managing…
Water scarcity and agricultural demand place sustained pressure on arid food systems. Digital oversight is increasingly required to balance productivity with conservation at scale. Artificial Intelligence (AI) enables the measurement, analysis, and…
