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During the Global Engineering Congress held in Shanghai, China, from 13 to 15 October, the WFEO Committee on Water presented the book “ENGINEERING, WATER AND SMART CITIES“.

This book explores how engineering can transform urban environments into smart, resilient, and sustainable cities, with water as a central axis. It addresses challenges like climate change, ageing infrastructure, and urbanization, offering innovative solutions through technology, policy, and design.

Topics include:

• Smart water systems,
• sanitation,
• flood control and
• waterfront infrastructure

It highlights the role of engineers in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals, especially SDG 6. Through case studies and global perspectives, the book promotes integrated, inclusive, and future-ready urban planning, emphasizing the convergence of digital tools, environmental stewardship, and human-centered development.
 

For more information:

“ENGINEERING, WATER AND SMART CITIES” report

WFEO Committee on Water website

WFEO Committee on Water releases the report “Engineering, Water and Food Nexus”

WFEO Committee on Water releases the report “Engineering, Groundwater, and Integrated Water Resources Management”

“Adaptation to Climate Change: Water and Engineering” report by the WFEO Working Group on Water (WGoW)

“Achieving SDG 6 (Water goals): Contribution from engineering” report by the WFEO Working Group on Water (WGoW)

The role of engineers in the effort to achieve SDG 6 – A White Paper