IWA Initiative / Climate Smart Utilities
Inspiring and embracing utilities in their climate-transition journey
With urgent action needed on mitigation and adaptation, the International Water Association is calling on utilities around the world, regardless of their size or location, to endorse a shared vision to build momentum for greater progress.
Mission
The Climate Smart Utilities Initiative provides a platform to empower water and sanitation utilities worldwide to become Climate Smart by fostering innovation, building resilience to climate impacts, and accelerating the transition to low-carbon operations through shared knowledge, leadership, and collective action.
Vision
The programme aims to inspire utilities to become increasingly Climate Smart and embrace the cultural shift required for a water-wise future.
Discover the activities of the Climate Smart Utilities Initiative
Community of Practice
Connect to a global platform to share knowledge and successful case studies of climate adaptation and mitigation
Recognition Programme
Inspiring utilities and stakeholders to become increasingly Climate Smart and embrace the cultural shift on three interconnected pillars for action on adaptation, mitigation, and leadership
Webinars
Dive into live and on-demand webinars on latest developments in climate adaption and mitigation actions
Climate Smart Utility case stories
Dive into success stories from the Climate Smart Recognised Utilities
Blogs
Dive into thought-provoking articles exploring trends, challenges, and success stories from the water and sanitation utilities
Web platform
Discover our dynamic hub to support knowledge and information sharing amongst utilities
Meet the Climate Smart Utilities Initiative Steering Committee
Amanda Lake
Head of Carbon and Circular Economy
Jose C. Porro
Founder & CEO,Cobalt Water Global
Alexis de Kerchove
Senior Director,Xylem
Charles Bott
Chief Technology Officer,Hampton Roads Sanitation District
Dr Cathy Chunyan Chai
Nanjing Water Group, China
Erika Varga
Wastewater Treatment Specialist,Pure Control
G Balasubramanian
VP & Head – Corporate Centre,Larsen & Toubro Construction
John Emmanuel Martinez
AVP & Head, Sustainability
Natalia Rodrigues Costa Flecher
Environmental Specialist - Climate Change
Nerina di Lorenzo
Managing Director, Managing Director
Sandra Cooke
Director,Canadian Water Network
Sara Bergado
Sustainability Lead,Manila Water
Simon Parsons
Director of Environment, Planning and Assurance
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For enquiries about the IWA Climate Smart Utilities initiative, please contact Charles Joseph
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