A new industry note provides strategic guidance on building sustainable, resilient and liveable communities
New resources to help boost community water literacy
A guidance note, graphical elements and a technical report can help water practitioners build water literacy through community engagement.
Water Sensitive Cities in action – International projects update
WSCA projects across Asia are advancing water sensitivity, climate resilience, and disability inclusion through local partnerships and training.
Four years of mainstreaming water sensitive cities: what we learned
New report shows how cities across Australia are integrating water sensitive practices into urban planning, design, and management.
Water Strategy for Polder Cities Designing multifunctional parks to manage polder water environments and mitigate flooding
Chief Innovation Office Dr Jianbin Wang presented a seminar at the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) on applying nature-based solutions (NbS) in Bangkok to address challenges such as water pollution, drought and water scarcity, urban floods, river degradation and heat.
Royal Irrigation Department Study Tour to Australia
Water Sensitive Cities Australia (WSCA) recently hosted a delegation of 20 representatives from Thailand’s Royal Irrigation Department (RID) on a study tour to Victoria. The visit forms part of an ongoing collaboration to co-develop strategies that integrate conventional engineering with nature-based solutions (NbS), strengthening resilience to climate change and enhancing water security in Thailand.
Access arrangements for Water Sensitive Cities (WSC) Tools
Following a review of our operating model, access arrangements for the Water Sensitive Cities (WSC) tools are changing. As we transition from a centrally funded model to a fee-for-service approach, we remain committed to supporting the sector in its continued uptake and application of these tools.
Protecting headwater streams: Ideas for Aitken Creek
A new report outlines ways to protect sensitive headwater streams under pressure from urban development.
Transforming Thailand’s Western Lower Chao Phraya River basin with multifunctional blue–green corridors
A new project between WSCA, Chulalongkorn University and Thailand’s Royal Irrigation Department is exploring ways nature-based solutions can help mitigate flooding and support agriculture and eco-tourism.
Water Sensitive Cities Australia at OzWater2025
Chris Manning (WSCA Mainstreaming Lead) and Katharine Cross (WSCA International Lead) spread Water Sensitive Cities messages at the OzWater2025 Conference in Adelaide.