Being at IFAT 2026 AKUT holds discussions and is networking with various stakeholders in the water management sector.

In this context, our ‘rainwater expert’, Anne Wehrmann, also took part – in her capacity as deputy chair of the Maris Network of the Berlin-Brandenburg Water Industry – in a joint round-table discussion with the fbr – Bundesverband für Betriebs- und Regenwasser e. V. (Federal Association for Process and Rainwater) on a joint approach to implementing sponge city principles. In addition to the board members, the managing directors of both organisations were also present.

As members of the Maris water management network in Berlin-Brandenburg, we have helped to draw up the ‘5-point plan for Berlin as a sponge city’. We firmly believe that effective solutions must be found quickly in order to tackle the challenges posed by climate change. Bold and sustainable changes are needed in this city in terms of administration, funding, regulation, technology and training.