Nature-Positive Water Utilities

Water utilities are under pressure from climate change, water scarcity, and ecosystem degradation. Nature-Positive Water Utilities shows how to integrate sustainable water management, climate resilience, and environmental governance into utility operations. This practical guide addresses how utilities can improve water security and support ecosystem restoration using scalable, cost-effective strategies. Inside this book, readers will learn how to:

Embed climate resilience and sustainable water management into utility governance and operations Align with environmental governance frameworks to support biodiversity, reforestation, and long-term water planning Design and implement green infrastructure and urban greening strategies that reduce flood risk and improve water quality Use ecosystem restoration and nature-based solutions to increase service reliability and reduce operational costs Access public and multilateral climate finance to support infrastructure that delivers measurable environmental outcomes Apply cost-benefit analysis methods that include ecosystem services, avoided costs, and resilience metrics Structure tariff models that incentivize water conservation while funding ecological improvements Adopt digital tools for ecosystem monitoring including remote sensing, IoT sensors, and geospatial mapping platforms

This book is essential for professionals working in water utilities, urban planning, or climate adaptation. It delivers actionable insights on sustainable water management, climate resilience, ecosystem restoration, and environmental governance, helping readers implement nature-positive strategies that support long-term water security and biodiversity protection.