Interview with Arthur Valkieser on his appointment as Chairperson of the CEN Technical Committee on Water Resilience and Sustainable Use
Arthur Valkieser, Vice-President of Water Europe, has been appointed Chairperson of CEN/TC 478, the newly established European Technical Committee on Water Resilience and Sustainable Use. In this interview, Arthur shares his priorities and explains how governance-focused standards can help accelerate Europe’s water resilience and the implementation of EU water policy. CEN plays a crucial but […]
Water Market Europe 2026 coming up on 16 & 17 April 2026
The dates for the next edition of Water Market Europe have been confirmed! The event will be held on 16 and 17 April 2026 under the theme “Digital Twins and AI.” The event will bring together key stakeholders from across the water value chain, including technology providers, utilities, innovators, investors, and policymakers, to explore how […]
Communication Internship at Water Europe: Applications Open
Are you passionate about storytelling and eager to make a real impact? Water Europe is looking for a motivated Communications Intern to join our team starting January 2026! This is your chance to gain hands-on experience in digital media strategy, stakeholder engagement, and EU project communication. You will work alongside professionals shaping the future of the Water-Smart […]
Water Resilience Forum, 08 December 2025
Following the adoption of the European Water Resilience Strategy, the first-ever Water Resilience Forum will unite policymakers, scientists, industry leaders, and civil society on the 8th of December 2025. Organised by the European Commission in collaboration with the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) and the Committee of the Regions (CoR), the Forum will feature […]
Integrating Water Efficiency into Europe’s Circular Economy: Water Europe’s Call to Action
Water Europe has released a new Position Paper titled “Closing the Loop: Water as a Strategic Resource for the Circular Economy Act and Competitiveness”, calling for water to be placed at the heart of the forthcoming EU Circular Economy Act. This paper highlights the vital concepts of water reuse, nutrient recovery, and the creation of innovative, water-smart […]
BOOST-IN project Webinar on Women Entrepreneurs in Circular Innovation
To celebrate the International Day of Women Entrepreneurs, the BOOST-IN project will host an open webinar on Tuesday, 19 November 2025 at 13:00 CET, dedicated to highlighting the role of women in innovation and entrepreneurship in the water and circular economy sectors. Organised by BIOAZUL as part of the activities of the BOOST-IN Gender Committee, the event […]
New Upcoming Expert Group Webinar: Landscape-Scale Nature-Based Solutions for Water Quality and Quality Management
Join us on 24 November for the webinar “Landscape-Scale Nature-Based Solutions for Water Quantity and Quality Management”, exploring how Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) can strengthen water resilience and sustainability across landscapes. Despite their clear potential, large-scale implementation of NbS still faces challenges. Uncertainties remain regarding their long-term effectiveness, maintenance needs and economic feasibility, especially when compared […]
Post-event materials from Water Innovation Europe 2025 are now available
Are you ready to relive the best moments of our Water Innovation Europe 2025 conference? For the first time outside Brussels, Water Innovation Europe 2025 took place in Copenhagen under the Danish EU Presidency on the 27th and the 28th of October. Gathering over 310 participants, the event centred on implementing the Water Resilience Strategy, […]
Join us this June for two inspiring Water Projects Europe Editions
This June, Water Europe is hosting two important editions of Water Projects Europe, each focusing on key aspects of water innovation and sustainability. These events will bring together stakeholders from across the water sector to explore EU-funded projects that are driving resilience, circularity, and climate neutrality in Europe’s water systems. On June 23, Water Projects […]
Water Europe welcomes the launch of the Water Resilience Strategy
With over three-quarters of Europeans calling for stronger EU action on water, the European Commission has released today its long-awaited European Water Resilience Strategy, a decisive step to secure Europe’s water future. Water Europe welcomes the strategy as a landmark acknowledgment that water is no longer a peripheral environmental issue but a central pillar of […]