Regional Infrastructure Foresight
The report discusses a strategic planning approach for sustainable sanitation infrastructure in Switzerland, considering future uncertainties and stakeholder participation.
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| Report location: | source |
| Language: | English |
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Swiss National Science Foundation |
| Authors: | Annette Ruef, Bernhard Truffer, Eckhard Stoermer |
| Time horizon: | 2030 |
| Geographic focus: | Switzerland, Global |
Methods
The research utilized a participatory foresight approach, involving local decision-makers, stakeholder representatives, and actual decision-makers in the region. The methodology included preparatory analysis, scenario development, evaluation of options, and presentation of strategies.
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Key Insights
This research report presents a foresight and strategic planning approach for sustainable sanitation infrastructure development in Switzerland. It emphasizes the need for municipalities, engineers, and decision-makers to consider future uncertainties and engage in participatory scenario processes to evaluate a broad range of solutions. The approach aims to handle the complexities and uncertainties of regional sanitation systems and find adaptive configurations for sustainability. The research was conducted within the Swiss National Science Foundation's National Research Programme NRP 54, which focuses on sustainable development of the built environment. The methodology developed is tested through case studies in different Swiss regions, involving national and regional water management agencies, the national water pollution control association, and engineering consultants. The foresight approach combines elements of regional governance, strategic planning, and technology assessment, aiming to empower local and regional authorities and sanitation professionals in their decision-making for infrastructure development. The report details the participatory foresight approach, scenario development, value tree analysis, and the assessment of strategic options, ultimately proposing a new governance approach for strategic infrastructure planning at the regional level.
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Additional Viewpoints
Categories: 2030 time horizon | 2030s time horizon | English publication language | Global geographic scope | Switzerland geographic scope | cities | climate | gas | governance approach | infrastructure | infrastructure development | participatory foresight | recycling | regional case studies | regional development | sanitation | scenario process | services | stakeholder involvement | strategic planning | sustainability | sustainable sanitation | technology assessment | uncertainty handling | waste | water