Building Resilience

Resilience – the ability to anticipate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from external shocks – can be increased in several ways.

Xylem breaks down resilience-building strategies into four categories of actions: ensuring water security, strengthening critical infrastructure, driving response and recovery, and engaging community stakeholders. These actions, based upon the needs and current trends of the water sector, combine to offer a holistic solution that considers the nuanced needs of urban areas, which can vary based on geography, population size, or governmental structure, among other metrics.