Roadmap to Innovation in the Dams Sector

The Roadmap to Innovation in the Dams Sector outlines Research and Development (R&D) Focus Areas for the next 3-5 years to enhance the security and resilience of the sector and ensure that dams and related infrastructure can withstand current and emerging risks. The R&D Focus Areas identified in this Roadmap include improved design and construction techniques, advanced sensing and monitoring technologies, predictive analytics, modeling and simulation, and physical and cybersecurity tools and methodologies. Advancements in these areas aim to help dam owners and operators better prevent, detect, respond to, and recover from a variety of threats and vulnerabilities, ensuring the long-term reliability and safety of sector assets.