HydroNET software

In 2021 flooding represented the largest extreme weather peril by economic loss, costing the global economy a monumental $105bn. The increased frequency of storm events and tidal surges constitute a major threat to communities across the world; approximately 1 in 5 people are exposed to water depths greater than 150mm (around 6 inches) during a flood event with a 1% chance of occurrence each year. The reality is that these events are becoming more frequent, and water managers and communities must be better prepared to respond.

Securing the long-term health of our natural environment; Around the world we face an environmental emergency. Biodiversity loss, climate disruption and pollution are pushing our planet towards the brink. In Europe, 60% of rivers, lakes and transitional and coastal waters do not meet good ecological status or potential. The combined pressures of unsustainable land management, industrial waste and sewage treatment discharges are threatening the long-term health of our waterbodies. Change is urgently needed. As governments set ambitious targets for water quality and environmental improvement, water managers have a critical role to play in tracking progress. Intelligent monitoring is essential for achieving greater impact, minimising risks, and restoring the environment for communities and nature.

Intelligent decisions when every drop of water counts; Currently about 2.3 billion people globally are regularly impacted by water stress and droughts. By 2050, about 75% of the world’s population will experience the effects of water shortages. In July 2022, dry weather left more than half of Europe exposed to either warning or alert drought levels. Water and heat stresses are driving crop yields down, reducing energy production and threatening water supply.