Water Europe

💬What we expect at Water Europe is to have an ambitious Water Smart Strategy with a lot of impact'' said Loïc Charpentier in the interview below 👇

🔜Tomorrow we celebrate #WorldWaterDay 2025. On this occasion, the UN-Water and UNESCO just published the UN World Water Development Report 2025, under the theme Mountains and Glaciers: Water Towers.   🏔Often absent from global agendas, #mountains and alpine #glaciers – or the world’s ‘water towers’ – are increasingly vulnerable to climate change and human activities, while they are essential services and benefits providers to societies, economies and the environment.   📊The UN World Water Development Report 2025 highlights that Mountains supply 55–60% of global annual #freshwater flows. And that the world's main rivers depend on mountain waters for their flows. Did you know about this? 🌍In Europe, the #Alps, which span eight countries, are vital for the ecosystems, biodiversity and healthy water resources, in addition to feeding four major rivers: Danube, Po, Rhine and Rhône. The role of the Alps and the hazards it faces are highlighted by Laurent HORVATH 💧, Water Delegate from the Canton Valais, #Switzerland: 💬''The water challenges are becoming more and more numerous as temperatures rise more rapidly in this region. Today in Valais, Switzerland, most glacier meltwater is collected by dams to generate electricity. However, the faster the #ice melts, the more water it generates and exceeds the levels of previous decades. These changes are forcing us to rethink and imagine the new function of the dams.'' 🔎Read the full news article: https://lnkd.in/evaRqVbr 👉Link to the full report: https://lnkd.in/e-3WGryX 📄Check the summary: https://lnkd.in/eaDXQZCt #WorldWaterDay2025 #MountainsMatter #WaterTowers #GlacierMelt #ClimateAction #AlpsWater #SustainableWater #WaterSecurity

🎯Are we on track for a pollution-free future? 📊The European Commission released its latest #ZeroPollution Monitoring & Outlook (#ZPMO). This comprehensive report tracks EU progress in pollution reduction, stressing the urgent need for ambitious waste prevention and circular economy strategies. ☑Full compliance with water directives (Water Framework, #DrinkingWater, #UWWTD) is essential to meet 2030 zero pollution targets. Key challenges remain, including achieving good chemical status of surface and groundwater. ♻Investments in green infrastructure, nature-based solutions, and innovative technologies are vital for a truly pollution-free future. 🔗 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dcsJjKgB #ZeroPollution #CircularEconomy #WaterQuality #Sustainability

⏳LAST CALL - 48 hours left to Register for Water Market Europe⏳ 🎙Meet our keynote speakers and join us for an incredible event dedicated to the future of Nature-based Solutions (#NbS) in urban water management! 🤝Co-organized by Water Europe and supported by MULTISOURCE EU-funded project, the event will allow you to #connect with innovators, decision-makers, and investors to discuss the latest NbS innovations, market opportunities, and policy developments. 👥Engage in expert-led sessions, matchmaking opportunities, and interactive discussions designed to accelerate sustainable water solutions across Europe. 🗓27 March 2025 ⏰9:00-17:00 📍Centre Cultural La Mercè, Girona, Spain ➡See the full agenda: https://lnkd.in/es_peBt6 👉Register by March 21: https://lnkd.in/eh8zteyZ #NatureBasedSolutions #UrbanWater #WaterInnovation #SustainableCities #WaterManagement #MULTISOURCE #WaterSolutions #ClimateResilience #EUfunded #Matchmaking

🟢Live now - Integrating gender perspectives in NbS How does gender impact water governance? Join us to explore the critical role of gender in urban water governance and Nature-Based Solutions (NbS). In this webinar, you will be able to: ✅ Learn how gender perspectives shape sustainable cities ✅ Hear from leading experts on inclusive NbS strategies ✅ Gain practical insights for equitable urban planning

📣Good news - The Water Europe Expert Groups’ teams have been appointed, enabling members to engage in targeted research, shape sector priorities, and develop strategic work plans under the guidance of dedicated leadership teams. ✅The newly integrated Collaboration Matrix, which combines Expert Groups and CoPs, aims to enhance synergies, tackle sector challenges, and accelerate the transition toward a Water-Smart Society. 👁🗨Get more insights on our new #Collaboration programme: https://lnkd.in/d_cYMP4q #WaterSmartSociety #WaterInnovation #CollaborationMatters #SustainableWater #ExpertGroups #WaterEurope

On February 19-20, 2025, the GEORGIA EU Project officially launched with its Kick-off Meeting in Athens, Greece, marking the beginning of a transformative three-year journey. 🌍Bringing together 16 partners from nine European countries, the project is coordinated by the Greek company SYNELIXIS and aims to revolutionize the way we manage water and soil health in agriculture.   🌱GEORGIA is committed to transforming water management and soil health challenges into opportunities for sustainable growth and innovation. 📲By integrating agricultural expertise with AI-powered digital tools and technologies, GEORGIA enhances water management and irrigation practices while promoting the use of alternative and recycled water sources. 👉Visit the project's website: https://lnkd.in/euaJPnRG Synelixis Solutions SA | Netcompany-Intrasoft | Gruppo FOS | Terra Consulting | AgrovarCC | INASO-PASEGES | THE CYPRUS PHASSOURI PLANTATIONS CO LTD | PERIFEREIA PELOPONNISOU | Cyprus University of Technology | Agricultural University of Athens AUA OFC | Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences | ERATOSTHENES Centre of Excellence | alchemia-nova | reframe.food

🟢ARSINOE Seminar - Adapting to Climate Change with Water Solutions How can we make water systems more resilient to climate change? Join us to dive into systemic water solutions for climate adaptation. Under the Water Projects Europe (WPE) framework, this event brings together four leading EU-funded projects— TransformAr, Climate Impetus, REGILIENCE, and ARSINOE—to showcase how innovative, water-smart strategies are shaping the future of climate resilience. 🔹Explore real-world case studies demonstrating interdisciplinary water management approaches 🔹Discover how these innovations mitigate climate risks and ensure sustainable water resources 🔹Engage in an interactive discussion with researchers, policymakers, and practitioners

🚀Yesterday, we made history at Water Projects Europe (#WPE), hosted for the first time at Aquatech Amsterdam, the world’s largest water fair! 🌍With over 25,000 water professionals, we explored how digital twins, data interoperability, and cross-border collaboration are shaping the future of water management. What did we learn? 🛰️Digital twins & interoperability are the future of water management 🔐Data security is key to overcoming the fragmentation of the water sector 💡EU-funded projects are driving change 🤝The ZeroPollution4Water Cluster is fostering essential collaboration 💦 “How can we create water security without data?” This question set the stage for insightful panel discussions and unique presentations. Read the full press release to relive with us the main highlights: https://lnkd.in/e6dtvaAN 🙏 A special thanks to IDEATION eu & WATERVERSE EU for sponsoring this incredible event. See you in two years for the next edition! #WPE2025 #DigitalWater #WaterFuture #WaterDigitalisation #Aquatech2025 #FutureOfWater #DigitalTwins

◀️Last week, Durk Krol and Andrea Rubini met with Bart Somers, Mayor of Mechelen and newly appointed Chair of the Community of Practice (CoP) on Water-Smart Cities, together with Dominique Gatel from VEOLIA, who will serve as the CoP’s Special Advisor. 🔝 This was an important meeting for advancing sustainable urban water management and defining the CoP’s objectives and actions. Their discussion highlighted Mechelen’s ambitious and forward-thinking urban planning, which, over the past two decades, has successfully transitioned the town into a Water-Smart City! ❓How❓ Despite facing complex water challenges due to its low elevation and flood risks, the city has implemented an ambitious and comprehensive strategy, focusing on: ✅ Technological innovation for efficient water management ✅ Cross-sector governance and strategic investments ✅ Research partnerships driving continuous innovation ✅ Citizen engagement ensuring inclusive, community-driven solutions 🚀 What’s Next? Under the leadership of the Mayor of Mechelen, the Water-Smart Cities CoP aims to establish a network of mid-sized cities across Europe. This initiative seeks to bring together frontrunner cities that experienced in and will tackle urban water challenges from diverse geo-climatic perspectives! 🔗 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/d_hg_bW7 #WaterEurope #WaterSmartCities #UrbanResilience #Sustainability #ClimateAdaptation #CircularEconomy #WaterSmartSociety #Mechelen #CollaborationProgramme