Securing Water, Securing Futures: How Strategic Management Strengthens Resilience, Supports Communities, and Prevents Regional Decline

Water is essential to people, ecosystems, and local economies. Its smart and sustainable management is crucial to ensuring territorial cohesion, economic stability, and the right of citizens to continue living in their regions. As climate change intensifies water scarcity, European regions are implementing forward-looking strategies to protect this vital resource, enhance resilience, and support key sectors such as agriculture. Innovative solutions — including wastewater reuse, nutrient recovery, digital technologies, and the use of non-conventional water sources — are helping preserve livelihoods, prevent depopulation, and build resilient, future-proof communities.