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Call for Project Ideas – Present Your Innovation at Water Knowledge Europe 2025

Water Europe is inviting researchers, innovators, and organisations to seize a unique opportunity to present their project ideas at Water Knowledge Europe (WKE) 2025 – Winter Edition, taking place from 2 to 4 December 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. As Europe enters a decisive moment for research and innovation in the water sector, this edition of […]

Meet the Water Innovation Europe 2025 Awards Winners

Under the auspices of the Danish EU Presidency, the first day of Water Innovation Europe 2025 concluded last evening with the much-anticipated Water Europe Innovation Awards 2025 Ceremony. Hosted in Copenhagen, this year’s Gala brought together over 280 participants from across Europe to celebrate excellence, creativity, and forward-looking innovation in the water sector. The ceremony […]

Connect ideas and build consortia at our winter edition of Water Knowledge Europe 2025 – Registrations are officially open!

Water Europe is pleased to announce that registrations are now open for Water Knowledge Europe 2025 (WKE2025) – Winter Edition, taking place from 2 to 4 December 2025 in Brussels. WKE2025 is coming with a three-day programme full of side events and networking opportunities. Researchers, innovators, industries, utilities, policymakers, investors, and stakeholders from across Europe […]

Council adopts conclusions on the European Water Resilience Strategy

On 21 October 2025, the EU Environment Council adopted its conclusions on the European Water Resilience Strategy, calling for a holistic and cross-sectoral approach to safeguard Europe’s water resources. The Council recognises water resilience as a strategic priority for the Union, essential for climate adaptation, economic competitiveness, and crisis preparedness. It emphasises the need to […]

Water Europe Leads Dialogue on Building Water-Resilient Cities at EU Regions Week 2025

Water Europe’s Executive Director, Durk Krol, moderated the session “Water-resilient cities: anticipating crisis, building the Water-Smart Society”, co-organised by Water Europe and MedCities during the European Week of Regions and Cities (EURegionsWeek) at the Jacques Delors Building in Brussels. The session gathered representatives from European cities and regions to explore how innovation, governance, and collaboration […]

Turning the EU Water Resilience Strategy into Action: New Grundfos Report Calls for Stronger Business-Policy Collaboration

A new report by Grundfos, “Tapping into Solutions: Opportunities and Challenges for Industry in Europe’s Resilient Water Future,” outlines a clear pathway for turning the EU Water Resilience Strategy from ambition into action. The report highlights a strong public and business mandate for urgent and coordinated water action across Europe: – 86% of Europeans see […]

Lisbon’s Water-Oriented Living Lab Evolves into the Living Lab Água Mãe

On 25 September, Andrea Rubini, Director of Operations at Water Europe, took part in the 9th edition of Águas do Tejo Atlântico’s Innovation Pathway, an international event that brought together experts and key stakeholders to discuss the latest advances and emerging opportunities in the water sector. During the event, Mr. Rubini presented the Water-Oriented Living […]

Interview with Helena Thybell, SIWI’s Executive Director

Can you tell us a little about yourself, and how does it feel in your new role as Executive Director at SIWI? It feels great to be part of SIWI! I am so impressed by the team and their knowledge, and I am proud to be able to join an organization with experience from so […]

Hans Goossens, WE President’s Editorial

Dear Water Europe friends, As we move further into autumn and the summer break feels already distant, it is time to face one of the most pressing issues of our time: financing Europe’s water future. Let’s be frank. We know where the opportunities lie, and we know the challenges ahead. Now, we need to make […]

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