Flood risk assessment looks at vulnerabilities of people, property, essential services, environment, and the economy and the hazards that confront them. It reduces vulnerabilities and keeps communities secure. Sound flood risk assessments help governments make the best solution that can save lives and properties.

Migration from Asia to OECD countries continues to increase, while intra-European Union migration remains at high levels. In addition, there was an unprecedented number of asylum applications in 2015 while high levels persisted in 2016. This learning material details the increasing number of migration in OECD countries and the challenges this upsurge brings.

This presentation discusses the urban arithmetic for 2050, explaining that the Chinese word for crisis signifies both danger and opportunity. It also presents the various stages of the decision space, including the different types of drainage systems—ditch and culvert, combined sewer, and storm drain.

This presentation explains the Jain Self Sustaining Agri Cycle as applied and practiced by Jain Irrigation Systems Ltd. in India. It discusses the company’s integrated micro irrigation model, including advantages of using drip irrigation for different crops, as well as benefits of using sprinkler irrigation systems.

Water security has its own share of opportunities and challenges. While the fastest growing economies are found in Asia, doing things differently is crucial since there is only a small window of opportunity. Designing urban water systems will therefore require the application of a holistic systems approach.