Blue-Green Infrastructure
Robert is the founder of Our Future Water and Editor-in-Chief of The Palgrave Handbook of Climate Resilient Societies and The Palgrave Encyclopedia of Urban and Regional Futures, published with Springer Nature. He is the author of:
- Urban Water Security
- Regional Water Security
- Developing the Circular Water Economy
- Blue and Green Cities: The role of blue-green infrastructure in managing urban water resources
- The Green Economy and the Water-Energy-Food Nexus
- Nature-based Solutions to 21st Century Challenges
- Water Resources Management: Innovative and Green Solutions
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Blue-Green Infrastructure
Urban water managers have traditionally relied solely on grey infrastructure to mitigate risks. This poses economic and environmental risks. To build resilience faster, we must develop stronger solutions. Here’s what you need to know about blue-green cities.
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