City water resilience approach: partnering for a resilient future

Global water crises from flooding to drought are one of the biggest threats facing the planet over the next decade. As the world’s urban population grows larger, resilient urban water management will be critical to ensuring safe, healthy and prosperous cities.

The City Water Resilience Approach helps cities build the capacity of urban water systems to endure, adapt and transform in the face of new challenges. The approach will inform how water programmes and projects are prioritised, planned, delivered and operated to improve outcomes to individuals.

This document summarises the development of the City Water Resilience Approach to date.