CREW is governed according to key policy areas in Scotland’s water sector including flooding, water scarcity, coastal erosion, catchment management, rural sustainability, water quality and health, and resource recovery. Cross-cutting activities focus on adapting to climate change, land use and urbanisation, promoting the circular economy, a post-COVID green recovery, the move to net zero and a just transition for communities.
CREW’s themes are responsive and linked to contemporary and emerging issues and the disciplines required to deliver knowledge to support policy. The themes for 2022-27 are pictured below, with links to individual theme pages.