The upcoming European Elections from June 6th to June 9th are a crucial opportunity for all of us to influence the EU’s political agenda. Αmong the central topics of this year’s European elections are protecting the EU democracy; the European Green Deal and the Digital Agenda; External relations and Migration and Asylum. Each of these topics has significant implications for water security, conservation, and ensuring equitable access to clean water. Water Europe is an official communications partner for the EU elections 2024, as this election is a real chance to elevate water issues to the fore ..read more

Can you please introduce your association and describe the role that water plays in your work? Cefic, the European Chemical Industry Council, is the forum for large, medium and small chemical companies across Europe. We offer monitoring and networking opportunities, aggregating and reviewing scientific evidence, and provide support on technical and scientific matters. Water is not only vital for the chemical industry but also one of the most precious resources and a key raw material. It is an indispensable resource at various stages of chemical production and is used extensively for cooling an ..read more

The 2024 edition of the EU Green Week is part of a wider communication campaign dedicated to the topic of water resilience. The objective is to stimulate an EU-wide conversation around the EU’s water present and future, with an emphasis on fostering awareness and promoting positive, collaborative solutions. From the 29th of May to the 1st of September 2024, a series of partners’ events will take place. Below is a list of events hosted by Water Europe, as well as those organized by our entire community. Water Europe Events:  -29 May, Brussels, Belgium – Towards a Water-Smart Industrial Sec ..read more

The ZeroPollution4Water cluster has produced its first joint policy brief that aims to present and gather inputs from the different activities of the seven EU-funded projects related to the protection of surface and groundwater, to safe drinking water provisions and other uses. The projects are: NINFA, SafeCrew, Mar2Protect, H20forALL, ToDrinQ, UPwater, intoDBP. It is built upon the first cluster meeting organised in October 2023 in Brussels. The key recommendation that the document brings forward is the need to adopt management strategies and tools (e.g. DSS), based on detailed knowledge of g ..read more

Dear Water Europe friends, Every time I prepare this editorial, the weather conditions we experience are more and more extreme. The southern regions of Europe are already at this stage in the year dealing with exceptional droughts and high temperatures, while across the Atlantic, the hurricanes in the USA are even more devastating, with unprecedented ferocity. These are reminders that it’s high time to make our society water-resilient and water-smart. This is the reason why, we plead for the next European Commission to put water high on the agenda. This call to action is not just related to th ..read more

In June 2023, they won the Water Europe Innovation Awards for their ground-breaking innovations. Since then, their commitment to innovation has remained strong. What were their key achievements and latest updates from their previous months? Enjoy the read! Hydroko, SME Award Winner: ”Since winning the Water Europe 2023 SME Award, Hydroko has leveraged this esteemed recognition to expand our brand awareness and draw attention to our solutions designed for utilities that allow them to reduce non-revenue water drastically. With the award as a catalyst, we’re expanding our client base and establis ..read more

As the global community gears up for the 10th World Water Forum (WWF), Water Europe is preparing to play an active role as part of the Water4All partnership and through our leadership role for Pillar D. The pillar D focuses on demonstrating innovation through Water-Oriented Living Labs (WOLLs). During the forum, Water4All will feature a dedicated stand, where Water Europe will launch the Atlas of the Water-Oriented Living Labs. This stand will also serve as a hub for various co-organized events, showcasing Water Europe’s vision, the WOLL approach, and its Water Smart Society framewor ..read more

The highly anticipated Water Innovation Europe 2024 has officially opened its registration doors for attendees, sponsors, and exhibitors. Scheduled to take place from June 17-19, 2024, at the BluePoint Venues in Brussels, this year’s conference is themed “Towards a Water-Smart Strategy.” The event is particularly significant as it follows closely on the heels of the European Elections, emphasising the critical role of water in Europe’s economy. Water Europe Innovation Awards 2024 Water Innovation Europe 2024 offers numerous opportunities for professionals in the water sector to showcase their ..read more

The Water Innovation Europe 2024 conference is coming up on June 17-19 in Brussels. The event will be a perfect occasion for you to promote your innovations in the water sector. The application process for the Water Europe Innovation Awards 2024 is now open. Apply today in one of the five categories to get the chance to win your Award during the WIE2024 conference. The deadline for the application is 16 May 2024. The Awards Categories are: 1. Global Water Challenges AwardOpen to innovative initiatives that have contributed to achieving the water-related Sustainable Dev ..read more

Can you please introduce your association and describe the role that water plays in your work? France Chimie serves as the professional organization dedicated to representing the chemical industry in France. The federation stands as the authoritative voice for 1,300 industrial sites and speaks on behalf of 4,000 companies within the sector. As the foremost user of water in the manufacturing sector, the French chemical industry is well aware of the increasing scarcity of water as a valuable resource. As a result, relevant measures have consistently been implemented over the past several years t ..read more