Securing water resilience through Adaptive Pathways Planning

We cannot predict the future of the water sector, but we can prepare it for potential shocks. Global water systems face mounting pressure as climate change profoundly affects the water cycle and the clock ticks on developing strategies for one water management and a net zero future. To be resilient, the industry must pivot from reactive to proactive planning and decision-making.

In this Accredited Technical Masterclass, our presenters will delve into Adaptive Pathways Planning, an approach that seeks to understand the issues, impacts and decision points for multiple plausible futures. It enables water industry leaders to confidently forge ahead by adopting a ‘living’ strategy with pathways that can be switched or modified as the future unfolds.

Join us to learn about:

• The origins of the approach
• How it is being applied in the international water sector
• The key considerations for its adoption and successful deployment within the water sector

This exclusive masterclass is a unique opportunity to learn from industry professionals and gain valuable insights into the world of Adaptive Pathways Planning in water.

Northern Hemisphere event

Duration: 1 hour
Location: ON24 virtual event

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Southern Hemisphere event

Duration: 1 hour

Location: ON24 virtual event

Speakers

Anne Lynch is GHD’s US General Manager for Technical Services and has more than 27 years’ experience in Integrated Water Management. She has delivered projects across the water cycle with experience in water resources management, focused on water supply, water reuse, flood management, CIP development, investment and funding strategies, brine management projects and planning studies. Anne is a leader in managing complex project teams to meet tight deadlines, as well as managing projects where coordination and approval are required from local, state, and federal agencies. She has assisted with the development of several significant reports published by the California Department of Water Resources Programs and authored more than 60 planning studies, including 20 feasibility studies, 10 master plans, and 10 regulatory reporting documents.

As Integrated Water Management Leader in the Americas, Ryan lead’s GHD's fast-growing practice areas of Strategic Water Planning, One Water, Water Resources, and Adaptive & Resiliency Planning. He is passionate about developing sustainable water solutions to help the water industry plan for future uncertainty and adapt to climate change. With a broad education in Law and Civil Engineering, and extensive experience in Australia and North America in water, wastewater, stormwater, green infrastructure and climate adaptation, Ryan contributes to improved water and urban planning outcomes. Ryan regularly presents at state, national and international conferences, including recently presenting on Adaptive Pathway Planning at OzWater, WEFTEC and the Resilient Utilities Coalition Summit in Florida.

Facilitator

As the Global Program Manager for GHD's Future of Water strategic initiative, Anne-Marie champions innovation in the water sector to deliver improved outcomes for communities and the natural environment. Working in partnership with clients and strategic partners, Anne-Marie focuses on harnessing emerging technologies and leading-edge approaches that respond to dynamic global forces - from climate change and resilience to population growth and ageing infrastructure. As an agile coach and qualified engineer, Anne-Marie brings over 25 years’ experience across infrastructure delivery, commercial investment strategy, executive level stakeholder engagement and sustainability management, throughout the Americas, Europe, Australia and Asia.