Drought & Integrated Water Resource Management plans

Drought and integrated water resource management plans

In the face of climate change, securing water resources for the future demands more than just a plan; it demands innovation and a holistic approach. We’ll help you create a truly integrated drought and water resource management plan to ensure a proactive approach to climate adaptation and secure your water resources now and into the future.

Understanding drought and integrated water resource management plans

Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) is a holistic approach that coordinates the development and management of water, land, and related resources. At Royal HaskoningDHV, we recognize water resources as integral components of our ecosystems, natural resources, and vital social and economic assets. Our approach meets the needs of communities, industries and the environment but also fosters sustainable growth, and improves safety.

An Integrated Drought Management Plan is a comprehensive strategy to tackle the challenges posed by drought. It's a dynamic and adaptable strategy that evolves with changing conditions. At Royal HaskoningDHV, we don't just tackle drought challenges; we proactively assess vulnerability and impact, monitor conditions, create early warnings systems, and implement effective measures to mitigate and respond to drought. We create a comprehensive strategy that brings together risk reduction, climate adaptation, and water policies to build resilience against drought.

Helping you create a truly integrated drought and water resource management plan

Managing various water resources demands can be challenging, especially when trying to balance them with the needs of stakeholders. When you add in flood risk and drought, the situation becomes even more complex.

Our team of experts can assist you in developing a comprehensive plan for managing water resources and addressing drought risks. We specialise in surface and groundwater hydrology and apply cutting-edge, purpose-built digital tools, and data-driven approaches to solve a range of complex issues.

We collaborate closely with local stakeholders and partners to ensure their support while balancing all of your competing needs. Our experience in delivering successful water and drought mitigation projects worldwide makes us a dependable long-term partner you can trust.

A fully integrated approach

Our approach to integrated water resource management balances competing demands and needs - including water resources, the environment, and industry. We incorporate proven stakeholder engagement processes to ensure all your project’s needs are met.

Expert hydrological modelling

Our engineering and hydrology experts use state-of-the-art modelling and data science to provide a clear view of future water demand – and build a strategy to meet it. We use our rigorous, scientific calculations and modelling with purpose-built tools to make sense of future uncertainty.

Detailed strategic planning

We produce informed, inclusive, cost-effective, and sustainable responses to drought, flooding, and other climate risks. All of our work is based on a transparent method comparison of how water is captured, stored, and distributed to support your long and short-term water management needs.

Proven local and global expertise

We have a long track record of successful drought and integrated water resource management planning. We’ve worked with public and private organisations everywhere from Nigeria to Indonesia – helping to bring simplicity, transparency, and assurance to complex challenges.