Nature-Based Water Solutions: Insights from United Utilities' Asset Management Director Jo Harrison

In this episode of the Exec Exchange 15 minute podcast, host Piers Clark talks with Jo Harrison from United Utilities in the UK about nature-based solutions in the water sector. Jo shares her journey into the water industry, the role of United Utilities, and their significant use of ecological methods to manage water resources. The conversation covers the history and specifics of their Sustainable Catchment Management Program (SCaMP), which focuses on restoring natural ecosystems and working with agricultural stakeholders to improve water quality and biodiversity. Jo also discusses the regulatory challenges and successes of implementing these solutions, emphasizing the importance of innovative, ecosystem-wide approaches to asset management in the water industry.

00:00 Introduction to the Exec Exchange Podcast
00:21 Joe Harrison's Journey into the Water Sector
01:51 United Utilities: An Overview
02:54 Understanding Nature-Based Solutions
04:38 United Utilities' Journey with Nature-Based Solutions
06:13 Challenges and Stakeholder Responses
08:27 Specific Examples and Success Stories
13:07 Lessons Learned and Final Thoughts
14:01 Closing Remarks