PIANO Meeting - Strenghtening China Europe Water Innovation Cooperation

PIANO is a H2020 strategic cooperation partnership for water research and innovation between Europe and China to create social and economic cooperation opportunities in the European and Chinese water sectors. Among its objectives are the strengthening of the existing network of the China Europe Water Platform (CEWP), identification of European technological water innovations that have a potential for implementation in China, identification of drivers and barriers related to implementation and replication of water innovations in China, and promotion of knowledge exchange. Further, a strategic research and innovation agenda (SRIA) for China Europe water cooperation has been elaborated. The objective of this event is to present the project results and recommendations, gain feedback and explore options and synergies to utilize the project results through and beyond the work of the CEWP and the other international water-related networks and initiatives.