Inspiring case-studies & insightful discussion today on #NbS as cost-effective multi-benefit approach for water, society and the economy. Public operators as ecosystemic enterprises are key in designing and implementing context-based solutions. Thanks #etifor for invitation

.European Parliament adopted the #UWWTD deal strengthening health and environmental protection! 🙌

Aqua Publica Europea particularly welcomes the intro of an #EPR scheme for quaternary treatment resulting in a fairer redistribution of depollution costs.

Find our reaction 👉 bit.ly/3vUms6A

📢 Exciting news! Aqua Publica Europea has signed a #MoU with WaterLinks –Asia's network for Water Operator's Partnerships– to enhance the capacities of #water and #wastewater utilities by promoting cooperation between the two continents.
💡 Learn more here: bit.ly/43NAcMX

‼ We join forces in an EU coalition to call upon the European Commission to deliver the #WaterResilienceInitiative ASAP.

💧This is a crucial step towards an ambitious water strategy for Europe.

👁‍🗨More at this link: buff.ly/4a79fWt

#EUWaterStrategy #WaterCrisis

UPDATE: 29 organisations, now including Aqua Publica Europea, have joined the call for a nature-based EU water resilience initiative! 💪

📝The event report and a photo gallery from our public seminar 'Resilience in Action: Towards a coordinated effort for a sustainable water resources management' are now available on our website bit.ly/3UKUynP

APE raises concerns over European Commission's postponement of its much-awaited Water Resilience initiative and urges the EU Commission to reinstate Water Resilience as a top priority on its agenda. Read our full statement👉bit.ly/3OLMsHL
EU Environment
Ursula von der Leyen

As MEP Anja Haga concludes our seminar, let's remember: “Effective implementation of the Water Framework Directive & Zero Pollution Package is crucial for water quality. Let's prioritize nature-based solutions for resilience in water management.” #NatureFirst #WaterQuality

In Session II of our Seminar 'Resilience in action” we are discussing the financing of #WaterResilience with:
Marco Beros European Investment Bank
Aude farnault OECD ➡️ Better Policies for Better Lives
Andrea Guerrini Wareg - European Water Regulators
Roberto Mantovanelli Acque Veronesi Aqua Publica Europea

Insightful contributions from the speakers in the first session of our public seminar 'Resilience in action” on The Governance of Water Resilience!
Claire Baffert
Sonja Koeppel Water Convention & Protocol on Water and Health
Luca Perez European Commission
Bernard Van Nuffel VIVAQUA Aqua Publica Europea

💦Our seminar “Resilience in Action” has just started at @Europarl_En! Excited to hear from keynote speaker Alain Maron 🌍🌻 as he outlines the Belgian Presidency’s policy priorities for water-related issues in 2024 and provides insights into the impact of water scarcity and floods!

🗣️Final Speaker reveal! As we approach our upcoming public seminar, 'Resilience in Action' at the European Parliament on the 14 Feb, we're happy to share the final speakers! 🗓️bit.ly/3tMu6z9

📢 We're excited to announce another high-level speakers who will contribute to the second Session of our public seminar 'Resilience in action' at the
European Parliament on Wednesday, 14 February. 🗓️bit.ly/3tMu6z9

📅On the 29 January, the European Parliament and EU Council reached a provisional agreement on the recast of the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive ( #UWWTD ).
🧾Read our reaction to the main elements of the political deal: bit.ly/3HKmvV3