“The debate focussed on cutting edge reflections on natural flood management that remains hugely topical UK-wide following this winter's floods.

The latest research on water suggests that global demand will increase by 55% by the 2050s and the world could suffer a 40% shortfall in 15 years unless dramatic changes are made in water use and managing water resources. However, are the right policies and incentives in place to ensure these changes are made? The matter was at the centre of discussions at a joint All Party Parliamentary Water Group and Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST) meeting, to which James Hutton Institute experts had the opportunity to contribute.

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