Sharing Knowledge for Flood-Resilient Cities and Communities

The Holcim Foundation’s new publication distills key insights from the Forum’s discussions, bringing together expert perspectives on how cities and communities can adapt to escalating flood risk. Structured around five critical questions, the Digest explores the technical, social, and institutional dimensions of flood resilience — from infrastructure and nature-based solutions to governance, equity, and long-term responsibility.

Designed as a concise reference for practitioners and decision-makers, the publication extends the impact of the Forum beyond the event itself, supporting informed practice and encouraging continued examination of how we live with water.

Recordings from the Holcim Foundation Forum 2025 are now available to watch online, including the opening keynote and presentations from the three workshop streams — Retreat, Resist, and Respond.

The sessions span scientific analysis of accelerating flood risk, long-term planning horizons, and practical case studies on managed retreat, nature-based solutions, infrastructure adaptation, and emerging tools such as AI for flood planning. Together, they offer insight into how flood resilience is being approached across different contexts and timeframes.

Watch three-minute aftermovie captures the atmosphere of the Holcim Foundation Forum in Venice, reflecting the energy, openness, and collaborative spirit of the event.