For more than 10 years, the BLUE PLANET Berlin Water Dialogues have been bringing together German and international water experts in Berlin to discuss global challenges, present expertise and promote solutions. The online event aims to maximise synergies in research and development between companies and scientific institutions and drive successful long-term cooperation.
The five-hour online conference is divided into two segments:
Segment I: Urban Planning
In this segment, we'll address climate adaptation challenges and explore strategies for urban water resilience focused on urban planning. We'll discuss "sponge cities" that use permeable materials, green spaces, roof gardens, and rainwater storage to efficiently manage rainwater. This reduces sewage pressure, improves the urban microclimate, and boosts biodiversity, crucial for climate-resilient cities by mimicking natural water cycles.
The BLUE PLANET Berlin Water Dialogues 2024 will explore steps to make Berlin a sponge city. Capturing urban water resilience features is essential for developing green infrastructure and effective urban planning. Processes for resilient sponge cities will be discussed with insights from science, water management, politics, and urban planning.
Segment II: Infrastructure and Digitalization
This segment focuses on resilient water supply and wastewater management amid digitalization. Digitalization helps tackle challenges, especially in cities with aging infrastructure like Berlin. Utilities must enhance water supply resilience while maintaining sustainability.
Technologies like AI and IoT will transform the water industry. Sensors and automated systems provide real-time data, allowing quick leak detection and repair. Advanced analytics improve water consumption forecasting and resource management. Digitalization opportunities for resilient urban water systems must be seized, requiring collaboration among scientists, tech providers, utilities, and policymakers for a sustainable water supply.
Join us and register now for the upcoming BLUE PLANET Berlin Water Dialogues!
