ABOUT US
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Mission
We strive to increase coordination and collaboration, to enhance the performance of the water service providers, water users, and technology providers, in a sustainable and inclusive way, and to contribute to solving water-related global challenges.
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Vision
We envision a Water-Smart Society, in which the true value of water is recognised and realised, and all available water sources are managed in such a way that water scarcity and pollution of water are avoided.
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Values
Our Water Europe core values revolve around the concepts of connection, leadership and result-orientation, cultivating a culture within the water sector distinguished for its collaborative, innovative and influential spirit.
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Objectives
We are here to foster collaborative initiatives within cross industry sectors; create an enabling environment for water related RTD (projects) and innovation, and pro-actively raise the importance of the water sector.
MEMBERS
224 members and counting
WATER EUROPE
WE unites the water sector
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Together we can make it happen
Services to members are at the heart of WE. Our services are organised in three key services areas
WE Advocacy Programme
Our Advocacy programme is here to raise the awareness of the value of water for our society and to ensure that all the drivers for an innovative and progressive water policy are put in place, with water receiving the proper attention in the European funding programmes.
WE Collaboration Programme
Networking, knowledge sharing, experience exchange, and collaborative activities are essential to address common challenges, develop new solutions and shape successful project consortia. Our Collaboration programme at Water Europe is all about making this happen.
WE Market Programme
Water Europe embraces all the dimensions of innovation through our Market Programme that facilitates our members research results and innovative solutions in Europe and beyond.
WHAT WE DO
Our latest news
Public Consultation on Sustainable Finance is now open!
The EU has created a classification system (‘taxonomy’) for environmentally...
Commission sets the carbon farming initiative in motion
The European Commission recently published the final report showing how to set up...
EU Industrial strategy: Still space for a stronger water-smart management
Water Europe welcomes the updated EU industrial strategy released on the 5th of...
Sustainable management of natural resources can reduce risk of armed conflict – IUCN report
Countries, where natural resources, such as agricultural land and water become...
David Martin, Water Europe VP for Advocacy talked to us about his role and future plans
How do you feel about your new role as Water Europe’s Vice-President for...
