Membership underscores Arcadis’s commitment to resilient, nature-based solutions
Arcadis, a global leader in intelligence-driven sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets, today announced its acceptance as a partner of the Network for Engineering with Nature (N-EWN), a network of researchers and practitioners committed to advancing nature-based engineer solutions.
Arcadis’s membership will help bridge knowledge between its involvement in national and global eco-engineering services, including Ecoshape, a Dutch public, private, and academic collaboration in eco-engineering, and N-EWN stakeholders. This partnership highlights Arcadis’s role as a global expert in water management and resilience, leveraging its expertise to advance the potential of nature-based solutions on a broader scale. Natural solutions, such as wetlands restoration and green infrastructure, provide multi-fold advantages including increased resilience, ecological enhancements, and long-term sustainability.
With operations in more than 30 countries, Arcadis is positioned to bring integrated, scalable solutions to communities worldwide. Through its membership in N-EWN, Arcadis reaffirms its leadership in providing climate robust solutions that help optimize environmental, social, and economic needs.
Raychel Bahnick, Water Resilience Engineer at Arcadis, said: “We are proud to join the Network for Engineering with Nature; it’s an opportunity that allows us to bring our world-class city resilience practice to a broader audience and advance the implementation of nature-based solutions globally. Our team of experts aims to contribute to advance regulatory, financing and risk considerations. By combining our expertise with the innovative spirit of the organization, we can create lasting solutions that address some of the world’s most pressing challenges.”
Edgar Westerhof, US Director for Climate Adaptation at Arcadis, said: “Joining the Network for Engineering with Nature creates a valuable opportunity for Arcadis to amplify its efforts to deliver sustainable solutions that benefit both people and the planet. Nature based solutions are an effective approach to major societal challenges and we look forward to helping overcome barriers aimed at scaling up implementation. With a global reach and a proven track record in integrated water management, Arcadis brings decades of experience, contributing to programs that aim to increase resilience and enhancement.”
Arcadis has long been a leader for resilience and extreme weather preparedness, supporting federal, state, city, and private sector clients in their efforts to adapt to a changing climate. Through its Fit for Future program, Arcadis continues to deliver integrated water management solutions, including natural approaches to help communities and ecosystems thrive amid uncertainty. For more information on Arcadis’s commitment to resilience and sustainability, visit Arcadis Fit for Future.
