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Water and Nature: Innovative Solutions for City in Nature with Water: Using Enugu's Coal City to Water City as a Case Study

IWRA World Water Congress 2025 Marrakech Morocco
Towards Innovation and a Smart Water Future
Author(s): Amaka Judith Nweke, Temple Chukwuemeka Oraeki
Amaka Judith Nweke - Enugu State Local Government Service Commission, Nigeria
Temple Chukwuemeka Oraeki - Network of Water Rights Initiative [NEWARI]
4 December 2025
Oral: PDF

Abstract

Conclusions

• Enugu's transformation from a "Coal City" to a "Water City" is a paradigm shift in urban development, demonstrating the power of water as a tool for urban regeneration.

• By adopting innovative water solutions and integrating nature into city planning, Enugu can create a sustainable, resilient urban environment.