Insights for what's next

Explore practical perspectives that turn complex challenges and emerging trends into real-world outcomes.

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Future Foundations. Climate
Thought Leadership

Climate response: The opportunity ahead

As the impacts of climate change intensify, there isn’t a region, business or government that will not be affected. But this is not a fait accompli – there is action we can take, today, to lay the foundations for a resilient future. SVP Jan Walstrom explains.

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A view on the future of PFAS: A Q&A with Dora Chiang

Our Global Principal for PFAS and Emerging Contaminants explains how Jacobs is developing characterization, treatment and remediation solutions for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) amidst a rapidly evolving regulatory environment.

Dora Chiang
A Q&A with Bruce Chalmers
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A view on the future of environmental solutions: A Q&A with Bruce Chalmers

Solving the most complex environmental challenges worldwide requires a new, innovative formula of nature-based solutions, AI-powered data insights and the best talent. Bruce Chalmers shares how he’s pioneering this global shift by combining all three to work in an ecosystem services model.

Bruce Chalmers
Beyond Carbon: A holistic approach to net zero cities
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Implementing a programmatic approach to decarbonizing cities

Jacobs releases new thought leadership paper that asks the question: What if city stakeholders used a programmatic approach, looking beyond traditional project and asset boundaries, to co-develop solutions that reduce carbon AND address the most urgent and aspirational needs of the community?

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A view on the future of pfas, emerging contaminants: A Q&A with Ali Salter-Blanc

One of the most critical challenges in chemical remediation globally is addressing the growing impact of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and providing practical solutions. Emerging Contaminants Community of Practice Co-Leader, Ali Salter-Blanc, shares her deep insights and industry experience.

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Q&A with Edward Morris
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A view on the future of programmatic asset management: A Q&A with Edward Morris

Success in major programs depends on assembling the right team, especially big-picture problem solvers. With over 20 years of experience in strategic asset and portfolio management, Edward Morris shares insights on how a programmatic asset management approach transformed the TEAM2100 project into an industry pathfinder.

Edward Morris

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    Co-creating the world to come

    From developing climate resilience and transitioning to a low-carbon future, to modernizing and transforming infrastructure, governments and businesses face critical challenges. How they respond will define our future.

    As our clients navigate these challenges, we help them think differently – working together to pioneer tomorrow's infrastructure solutions and build the foundations for a prosperous, secure future. 

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