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AECOM, proud sponsor of Flood Resilience Conference 2026
As a global leader in infrastructure and environmental solutions, AECOM’s involvement underscores our commitment to advancing innovative strategies that mitigate flood risks and enhance climate resilience in Scotland.
We recognise that flood risk is a pressing concern for Scotland, where climate change has intensified the frequency and severity of extreme weather events. AECOM has been at the forefront of developing tailored and innovative solutions to address these challenges, leveraging our expertise in engineering, environmental, and urban planning, working with Scotland’s stakeholders including Local Authorities, Scottish Water, SEPA and Scottish Canals to understand risks and deliver solutions, from coastal resilience to smart canals.
By sponsoring this conference, AECOM not only demonstrates our leadership in the field but also reinforces our commitment and dedication to fostering collaboration among stakeholders to build a more sustainable future.
Peter Robinson, Technical Excellence Director at AECOM for water across UK and Ireland,
AECOM’s Contributions to Sustainability and Resilience in Scotland
- Innovative flood management solutions:
- AECOM has been instrumental in designing and implementing flood alleviation systems that integrate natural and engineered solutions. These systems not only protect communities but also preserve ecosystems, ensuring a balance between development and environmental stewardship.
- Community-centric approaches:
- Recognising that resilience begins at the community level, AECOM prioritises stakeholder engagement in our projects. By involving local authorities, businesses, and residents, AECOM work to ensure our solutions are both effective and inclusive.
- Climate adaptation strategies:
- AECOM’s work extends beyond immediate flood risk management to include long-term climate adaptation planning. This involves assessing vulnerabilities, modelling future scenarios, and developing strategies to enhance the adaptive capacity of Scottish communities from dams and reservoirs, to surface water management and coastal protection.
- Sustainable infrastructure development:
- AECOM is committed to designing infrastructure that not only withstands the impacts of climate change but also contributes to sustainability goals. We have contributed to this approach through activities such as the Natural Capital Lab and working with the Work Wildlife Fund in creating the Playbook for Nature Positive Infrastructure.
The Verture Conference provides an opportunity for professionals across sectors to share insights, explore innovative solutions, and collaborate on strategies to enhance flood resilience. AECOM’s sponsorship of this event highlights our role as thought leaders and innovators in the field. By participating in discussions and presenting our work, we aim to inspire action and drive progress toward a more resilient Scotland.
Dylan Huws from AECOM is a flooding specialist.
“River engineering and flood risk management has been a passion of mine for over 25 years. With the impacts of climate change the needs of both local and global solutions are only increasing. The opportunity to develop sustainable and robust flood risk management solutions to communities across Scotland and further afield and seeing how these schemes provide communities with the reassurance that they have increased protection from flood risk is both challenging and rewarding. At AECOM we have the team to support you in delivering these key projects whilst minimising our impact on the environment.”
Sally Homoncik from AECOM is a river restoration specialist, working primarily in deprived urban areas within Scotland.
“The Verture Conference is a great opportunity to showcase where we have delivered flood resilience while enhancing biodiversity and restoring natural processes, such as the Levern Water Restoration Project in Barrhead. The conference offers the flooding community the opportunity to share knowledge and discuss ways of delivering projects that offer a range of benefits for nature and climate resilience while uplifting communities.”
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