The Lisbon Water Smart Living Lab represents an ambitious initiative aimed at enhancing the quality of life in Lisbon, in the face of climate change challenges such as droughts, heatwaves, and floods, through innovative green-blue infrastructure solutions. Central to its mission is the enhancement of the city’s water-smartness, achieved by optimizing water demand/supply management for non-potable uses and fostering water-energy-phosphorus efficiency alongside climate-resilient housing.
This initiative is the brainchild of a consortium led by Lisbon Municipality, with partners including LNEC, Águas do Tejo Atlântico, ADENE, Lisboa e-nova, Baseform, and ICS-UL, alongside a broad community of practice. Lisbon Water Smart Living Lab‘s strategy encompasses strategic, governance, and social frameworks, along with digital tools and technological solutions, to advance water circularity. Notably, its strategic agenda and the deployment of digital tools for safe water reuse mark significant strides towards sustainable urban water management. Moreover, the establishment of an urban water cycle observatory and the introduction of a climate-readiness certificate for buildings are indicative of Lisbon’s proactive approach to engaging stakeholders and ensuring long-term sustainability. With ongoing innovation actions and EU missions, Lisbon Water Smart Living Lab is poised to continue its trajectory towards a water-smart future, serving as a model for urban centers globally.
