waterbeheersector
The waterbeheersector refers to the collection of public agencies, private companies, utilities and non‑profit organizations engaged in the management, protection and distribution of freshwater and related water resources. Activities include water supply and sanitation, flood risk management, wastewater treatment, water quality monitoring, groundwater management and the maintenance of hydraulic infrastructure such as dams, levees and canals.
Stakeholders typically encompass national and local governments, independent regulators, regional water authorities, water utilities, agricultural and
Governance models vary by jurisdiction and combine regulatory frameworks, planning instruments, licensing, economic tariffs and public
Key challenges for the sector include climate change impacts (sea level rise and altered precipitation), aging
International cooperation, integrated water resources management and adaptive policy design play important roles in meeting future