With climate change accelerating the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, countries across the continent are grappling with the need for resilient infrastructure. This conversation couldn’t be more timely: recently, Storm Boris brought nearly 500mm of rainfall—almost 20 inches—across Central Europe, testing current flood management defenses and highlighting critical gaps. In this episode, Zineb Moumen, an Analyst with Bluefield’s Europe team, dives into the pressing issue of flood management and flood resiliency across Europe.
Together, Zineb and podcast host Reese Tisdale explore how recent weather events like Storm Boris are shaping flood resilience strategies and investment in Europe, including traditional engineering projects and cutting-edge digital solutions. They also examine how these changes are shaping the market for engineering firms, utilities, and technology providers who are racing to keep pace with rising flood risks.
In this session, Bluefield’s water experts address these questions:
- How did Storm Boris challenge flood control efforts in Central Europe, and what lessons have emerged?
- How is climate change influencing investment in Europe’s flood management, and where are the emerging opportunities?
- What role do digital tools and technologies play in today’s flood management systems?
- How are insurers and financial services adjusting to increased flood risks?
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Related Research & Analysis:
- Storm Boris Tests Central Europe Flood Control
- Europe Lays the Foundations for the Water Sector’s Complex Future: Bluefield’s 2024 Regional Outlook
- U.S. Stormwater Infrastructure Market: Key Drivers, Competitive Shifts & Investment Outlook, 2024–2030
Companies Mentioned
AllianzHochtief AGMunich REOfwatPZUSkanska ABStrabag InternationalUNIQA GroupVienna Insurance Group (VIG)
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