Water Europe calls for a deployment-by-design approach in its new EU Ocean and Water R&I Strategy position paper
Water Europe has published a new position paper, “EU Ocean and Water R&I Strategy – The Delivery Engine of the EU Water Resilience Strategy,” outlining how European research and innovation policy can accelerate the transition from promising water solutions to large-scale deployment. Europe’s water resources are under growing pressure from climate change, pollution, biodiversity loss, […]
Registrations Open for Water Innovation Europe 2026 in Dublin
Registrations are officially open for Water Innovation Europe 2026, taking place in Dublin on 13–14 October 2026. Under the theme “Raising the Bar for the Water Framework Directive,” Water Europe’s flagship event will bring together policymakers, water utilities, industry leaders, researchers, innovators and investors at a crucial moment for Europe’s water future. With the 2027 […]
Water Europe and Unioncamere Puglia Launch Strategic Collaboration to Drive Regional Water Sustainability
Water Europe has officially launched a strategic collaboration with Unioncamere Puglia to support a high-impact regional initiative dedicated to sustainable water management. Operating under the framework of the Italian Equalisation Fund 2025–2026, this partnership aims to address the critical water challenges facing one of Italy’s most vital economic regions. The primary objective of the project […]
Experts Convene at European Parliament to Discuss the Future of the EU Bathing Water Directive
Water Europe Executive Director Durk Krol recently moderated a high-level private expert roundtable at the European Parliament to evaluate the future of the European Union Bathing Water Directive. The session brought together a diverse group of representatives from the European Commission, the European Parliament, Member States, academia, and civil society to discuss the evolution of […]
Interview with Paul Rübig, EESC
As rapporteur of the EESC opinion on the Committee’s contribution to the UN Water Conference 2026, Paul Rübig has helped shape a vision that puts water resilience at the heart of the global agenda. Your opinion calls for a global paradigm shift from linear water management to circular water systems and places water resilience at the heart of […]
Presidency in Transition: A conversation with Water Europe Presidents
Looking back on your Presidency, how do you see Water Europe today compared to when you first took office? Hans Goossens: When I took office, Water Europe was already a strong and respected community, bringing together outstanding expertise from across the water sector. What has changed over the past four years is that we have […]
Water Innovation Europe 2025 Policy Report
The Water Innovation Europe 2025 Report is officially here. This report summarises the multi-stakeholder discussions held during the event regarding all dimensions of the Water Resilience Strategy: from its implementation to its financing. The different sessions brought together experts from research, policy, business, and EU institutions to exchange on the challenges and opportunities that the Water […]
Water Europe Announces the New ‘WOLL of the Year’ Award for WIE2026
As the European water sector gears up for its premier annual gathering, Water Innovation Europe (WIE) 2026, Water Europe is proud to announce the launch of a prestigious new Award: the Water-Oriented Living Lab of the Year Award. This new category will be celebrated during the WIE2026 conference on October 13-14 in Dublin, Ireland, marking […]
Water4All Partnership Unveils 2026 Atlas of Water-Oriented Living Labs and Launches Prestigious Annual Award
The Water4All Partnership is proud to announce the official release of the 2026 Atlas of Water-Oriented Living Labs (WOLLs). A cornerstone of the Partnership’s Pillar D, this new edition serves as both a comprehensive catalogue of global innovation sites and a strategic roadmap for the transition toward a Water-Smart Society and Economy. As the water sector […]
Water Resilience as a Strategic Imperative for European Competitiveness: Insights from WIN2026
At the recent WIN2026 – Water in Industry event, the conversation around industrial water management shifted from simple efficiency to a strategic necessity for Europe’s economic future. Geoff Townsend, Industry Fellow at Ecolab and Chair of Water Europe’s Water-Smart Industries Community of Practice, delivered a keynote address outlining why water resilience is now a cornerstone of industrial competitiveness. […]