Water | Science | Future!
KWB stands for applied science and innovation. We are resolute in addressing crucial future issues including climate change, water crises, digitalisation, sector coupling, urbanisation and smart city with dedicated research, practical solutions and inventive services.
Managing Director Jochen Rabe is leaving KWB
In best mutual agreement with KWB’s shareholders and supervisory board, Jochen Rabe will step down as the Managing Director on May 31, 2023. More info here.
SEMAplus in Lausanne
The City of Lausanne is taking a big leap into the future of water management with the introduction of SEMAplus. Our innovative tool for forecasting the deterioration of sewer and water networks is already in use in Berlin. Learn more about SEMAplus in Lausanne.
Resilience in the Smart City
How resilient and adaptable are our cities and regions? How can digital solutions help communities better adapt to ever-changing environmental conditions? Find out more in our new publication "Resilience in the Smart City," which we co-authored with the German Institute of Urban Affairs (Difu) as part of the research accompanying the Smart City pilot projects.
Read our new annual report!
The new KWB Annual Report 2022 is here. Check out what kept us busy in 2022, and let's start 2023 with ingenuity, courage and confidence.
It's all about the people!
KWB is its people! We took new portraits of our staff, which can now be viewed on our team page. Our new slideshow on the GeoSalz project shows what our employees look like at work. And since not everything can always be about work, we have also photographed our last team event.
Managing Director Jochen Rabe is leaving KWB
In best mutual agreement with KWB’s shareholders and supervisory board, Jochen Rabe will step down as the Managing Director on May 31, 2023. More info here.
Thought Leader
Against the background of critical challenges and questions about the future of climate change, water crises, digitalisation, coupling sectors, urbanisation and the Smart City, KWB is developing innovative knowledge through committed, practical research. Our work is grounded in science, highly innovative, at times even uncomfortable, but the relevancy and urgency of it should never be underestimated.
Honest Broker
Over the last 20 years, KWB has worked closely and productively with numerous national and international partners from the fields of science, economics and the government. We have commitments in networks both within the water sector and far beyond it, too. We connect loose ends and we network amongst key players, stakeholders and relevant organisations. With our expertise and ideas, we facilitate vibrant exchanges as well as innovative changes.
Driver of Change
KWB conveys valuable knowledge. This is a process in which we communicate far beyond any exclusive circle of experts. Our work is of great value to society. That’s why we don’t just share our knowledge with our various stakeholders, but also with the broadly interested public. The knowledge which we convey becomes the basis for informed decisions and thus helps bring about positive changes. It also flows into the development of practical services and innovative products.