Features
Smart water: How digital twins are reshaping urban water systems
From Singapore to São Paulo, utilities are harnessing Bentley Systems’ iTwin and OpenFlows solutions to tackle critical water challenges. These pioneering projects demonstrate how smart infrastructure is shaping the future of sustainable water management, according to Slavco Velickov, Bentley’s global water industry sales director.
Sustaining Bali: Can tourism and water conservation coexist?
Bali, with its lush rice terraces, sacred temples, and sun-soaked beaches, is often seen as paradise on Earth. Yet, beneath this idyllic surface lies a growing crisis that threatens the island’s ecosystem, culture, and core economic driver — a severe water shortage. With surging tourism and increasing urban development, the island’s rivers are drying, farmlands are suffering, and groundwater reserves are vanishing.
Beyond Water makes 100% pure water from air
Water scarcity is evolving into one of the most pressing global challenges. With over 2.2 billion people lacking access to safely managed drinking water, by 2030, more than half the world’s population will live in water-stressed regions. The need for innovative solutions is critical. Traditional methods of water extraction and distribution — reliant on depleting aquifers and centralised infrastructure — are proving increasingly unsustainable.
