Sustainably managing water in a changing climate
The Water Security Network convenes leading cities to develop, implement and share solutions that secure water supply and manage water resources in a changing climate.
As part of C40’s wider work on water, heat and nature, the network brings together city officials and water utility staff to share successes and challenges in sustainable water management. It supports cities in the C40 Water Safe Cities Accelerator, where they commit to protecting at-risk communities from flooding and water scarcity by 2030.
How the Water Security Network supports collaboration between cities
The network enables cities to:
- share knowledge and problem-solve collaboratively through webinars, working groups and city-to-city exchange
- collectively develop new solutions in holistic, long-term urban water management
- access dedicated research and knowledge products on risks, challenges and actions in the urban water sector
- build capacity through technical assistance, workshops and study tours
Core areas of action on city water security
Integrated water resources planning
Long-term, adaptive and integrated approaches to water resources planning.
Water system efficiency
Reducing losses and managing demand to improve efficiency across water systems.
Sustainable water sources
Developing sustainable new sources of water supply and introducing circularity through reuse.
Universal access
Ensuring inclusion and universal access to safe drinking water.
Cities in the Water Security Network
Freetown, Johannesburg, Tshwane, Lagos, Dakar, Barcelona, Lisbon, Milan, Phoenix, Austin, Los Angeles, Bogotá, Quito, Fortaleza, Buenos Aires, Copenhagen, Quezon City, Bangkok, Singapore, Auckland, Melbourne, Jakarta, Fuzhou