This paper aims to explore the impacts (positive and negative) of integrated water management on key matters concerning these main drivers of economic growth – where integrated water management is defined broadly to cover water quality, water resources and flood risk management – but many of the points could also relate to the narrower definition of integrated management of water resources and water quality matters. The briefing looks at: enhancing capital assets and infrastructure for water and flood risk management; reducing burdens on business; economic benefits of improved environmental outcomes; and promoting the environmental goods and services sector. It concludes with an overall assessment that sets out key requirements to enhance the impacts of integrated water management on sustainable economic growth.

Published December 2024