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Cat Moncrieff, policy manager, Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management, explains how housing planners can tackle the UK’s growing water crisis.

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Marc Hannis, principal of the Innovation Fund at the UK water services regulator, Ofwat, highlights the urgent need for smart tech in the sector to future-proof cities.

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How AI can help to transform the water industry

Sanjay Neogi, managing director of energy and utilities for Sand Technologies, explains how advanced technologies like AI and digital twins can address the critical challenges faced by water companies.

A water-secure future: cost-effective and sustainable smart metering at scaleSponsored by ST Engineering

Chong Liang Ming, Head of Smart Utilities, Urban Solutions at ST Engineering, explains how water advanced metering infrastructure can unlock efficiency, resilience and sustainability benefits for cities, utilities providers and building managers.

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Los Angeles releases latest Climate Action Plan

Los Angeles releases latest Climate Action Plan

Climate action17 Apr 2026

It comprises 50-plus actions creating a path for the City to reach carbon neutrality by 2045, double local solar production and install 120,000 EV chargers.

Itron launches energy and water literacy credential

Itron launches energy and water literacy credential

People and skills09 Apr 2026

The Resourcefulness Digital Badge is designed for those who want to deepen their knowledge of energy and water and put it to use for a sustainable future.

Corporate water stewardship standard upgrade announced

Corporate water stewardship standard upgrade announced

Water18 Mar 2026

Version 3.0 of the International Water Stewardship Standard gives companies a strengthened framework to manage growing water risks and disclosure demands.

Winning innovations from Global Mayors challenge announced

Winning innovations from Global Mayors challenge announced

News25 Feb 2026

Projects include repairing infrastructure to unlock housing, building early warning systems to mitigate weather emergencies, and turning waste into school meals.

Boston continues to build climate-ready workforce

Boston continues to build climate-ready workforce

People and skills20 Feb 2026

PowerCorps connects residents with hands-on jobs training and expands career pathways, strengthening neighbourhoods and building a climate-ready workforce.

Project shows how bus depots could cut water use by over 70 per cent

Project shows how bus depots could cut water use by over 70 per cent

Water05 Feb 2026

The EU sustainability project was led by Arriva and trialled new ways to capture, filter and reuse fresh water and rainwater at three bus depots in Europe.

Christchurch embarks on smart water metering programme

Christchurch embarks on smart water metering programme

Water28 Jan 2026

Opting out of the programme is not an option as the rollout is critical to ensuring a resilient and efficient water network for the New Zealand city.

AI’s water demand to grow 129 per cent by 2050

AI’s water demand to grow 129 per cent by 2050

Water19 Jan 2026

Report finds AI could add 30 trillion litres of annual water demand, but reuse and infrastructure investments can help offset demand and protect communities.

Thessaloniki modernises water infrastructure

Thessaloniki modernises water infrastructure

Water14 Jan 2026

Thessaloniki Water Supply & Sewerage is working with Itron to deploy smart water solutions as part of the utility’s digital water transformation programme.

Tucson partners with Itron to conserve water

Tucson partners with Itron to conserve water

Water17 Dec 2025

Deployment marks a new era of innovation for the city as it lays the technological foundation to advance water conservation goals and improve operations.

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London borough cuts maintenance costs with digital twin

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Cardiff installs smart bike lockers in city centre

Throughout project planning, the council worked closely with South Wales Police and security experts to ensure the lockers are safe and cannot be misused.

San José introduces new AI skills training for residents

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