Waterway authorities continue to work on fit-for-future infrastructure covering the physical, digital and green energy network. We all witnessed the effects of climate change playing out on top of climate variability. Prolonged droughts and flash floods have dominated news headlines. At that time, the role of inland waterway transport becomes visible. In the background, waterway authorities work together with partners on climate adaptation. Measures are taken step-by-step to increase preparedness while uncertainties remain. INE advocates a coherent policy framework to prepare and support effective actions.