Extreme weather, population growth, and funding constraints are putting pressure on the UK's aging infrastructure for flood management, energy, and water security. The document recommends that the government prioritize infrastructure, provide stability for investors, and set incentives, while industry embraces new technologies, builds resilience into networks, and shifts to a low carbon economy.

1. Nick Baveystock, Director General, Institution of Civil Engineers

2. UK’S INFRASTRUCTURE REQUIRES ATTENTION
Context:
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Extreme Weather Events
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Demand from growing population
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Funding constraints

3. Flood Management
Interdependencies
Investment - maintenance
Catchment Management

4. Energy Trilemma
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Security of supply
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Decarbonisation
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Affordability

5. Water Security
Water Availability Increasing demand from multiple users Ageing infrastructure

6. RECOMMENDATIONS
To Government:
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Prioritisation criteria
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Provide stability for investors
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Set regulatory incentives

7. RECOMMENDATIONS
To Industry:
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Technology revolution
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Build resilience into networks
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Shift to low carbon economy

8. Nick Baveystock, Director General, Institution of Civil Engineers