Water is the lifeblood of our planet, a precious resource that faces unprecedented threats due to climate change and rapid urbanization. Its responsible management and conservation are crucial not only for human survival but also for the health and vitality of ecosystems worldwide.

The effects of climate change are being felt across the planet, with increasing numbers of extreme weather events around the globe. At the same time, more people are calling big cities home. Farsighted communities have put strategies in place to help them cope better with challenges such as hurricanes and heat waves – before, during and after the event – and are taking action today.

Healthcare facilities play a crucial role in maintaining continuity of care and public health during and after disasters. At Skanska, our expertise and experience in designing and building resilient healthcare facilities helps communities withstand the challenges posed by climate change, extreme weather and other natural threats.

The changing climate means that each year cities all over the world will face increasingly dangerous weather events such as the heat wave that ravaged much of Europe in 2022, or more recent US blizzards and floods across California.

As the effects of climate change intensify, cities and countries around the world are working to become more climate resilient. What challenges are they facing, and how can we build more climate-resilient cities?

Climate change is having a profound effect on our lives and communities. At Skanska, we see the built environment as both part of the challenge and part of the solution. And we are determined to play our part.