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Commission launches online public consultation on new EU strategy on adaptation to climate change
Submission of the BiodivRestore COFUND Proposal
AquaTAP_ES - Workshop 2
IC4WATER – Workshop on Future Cooperation in Research and Innovation with countries beyond Europe
Knowledge Hub on UN SDGs kick-off
Water JPI Knowledge Hub on Contaminants of Emerging Concern (KHCEC)
The Water Joint Programming Initiative (JPI) set up the 1st pilot Knowledge Hub on Contaminants of Emerging Concern (KHCEC) in March 2018, for a two year period. The aim of the Water JPI Knowledge Hub was to build a network for selected researchers whose work is targeted at key stakeholders and how best to successfully transfer this knowledge.
Water JPI Vision 2030 document
The Water JPI Vision 2030, “Together for a Water-secure World”, outlines what the Water JPI aims to achieve during the next 10-year period (until 2030) and sets out the roadmap for all Water JPI activities taking into account the main trends, the key drivers and challenges in relation to our water resources.
SRIA 2025
This new Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda for the Water JPI will guide the activities over the next 5 years. It details each of the core themes that will in turn form part of an Implementation Plan with descriptions of tasks and indicators.
Water Joint Programming Initiative Launches its new Vision 2030 and SRIA 2025
Water JPI Governing Board
The Water Research Commission launch a programme to monitor the spread of covid-19 in communities using a water and sanitation-based approach
Water JPI Advisory Boards
Webinar Summary: Learning and looking beyond the COVID19 crisis – A Water and Sanitation perspective
Horizon 2020 - Research & Innovation Projects relevant to Water research
The European Union, through successive framework programmes for research and innovation, is supporting collaborative R&I projects in the area of water. Projects span from fundamental research to innovation actions including pilots and demonstration cases as well as training and capacity building activities.
Strong interest for the AQUATICPOLLUTANTS Joint Transnational Call
184 pre-proposals involving 1065 partners were submitted by closing date, totalling a sum of 179.5 M€ in requested funding.
The JPI URBANWAT Project : Water Research for the detection of the coronavirus
Taskforce Key Indicators for JPIs
The focus of the Task Force was to identify a small set of important dimensions of JPIs with their associated indicators that is robust and is supported by all JPIs as a basis for the assessment of the JPIs as a whole.
Mülheim Water Award
The Mülheim Water Award honours practice-oriented research and development projects as well as the implementation of innovative concepts for a secure drinking water supply and water analysis.
Press Release: International Scientific Working Group highlights the need to address escalating levels of contaminants of emerging concern in our waters which pose a major risk to our health
The protection of our environment and natural resources is crucial in today’s society. A major focus is on climate change, mitigation and adaptation – a core issue of which is the availability, quantity and quality of our water resources. However, millions of people who receive drinking water every day are at risk from, amongst other factors, animal and human waste, pesticides, emerging contaminants, risks from “established” contaminants, aged water supply infrastructures, and sub-optimal water management.
The AfriAlliance Handbook on Data Collection
The AfriAlliance Handbook on Data Collection focusses on the development sector and the collection of data, mainly by people, and covers the main elements to consider when designing and implementing a data collection project.
New Water Europe Publication
After its official launch at Water Knowledge Europe 2019 conference, the new Water Europe publication 'Analyses & Overview of WE members’ European Projects' is here to:
European Partnerships under Horizon Europe: Results of The Structred Consultation of Member States
The European Commission published the final report on the consultation of the partnerships with a list of 49 future partnership candidates.
Thematic Workshop 'Water Quality' 11-13 November in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
From the 11 to 13 November 2019, the EU-Central Asia Network for Water Science and Technology hosted the Thematic Workshop on 'Water quality'. The workshop was held at the American University of Central Asia, in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan).
US EPA Awards $6 Million to Research Potential Environmental Impacts of PFAS Substances in Waste Streams
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced approximately $6 million to fund research by eight organizations to expand the understanding of the environmental risks posed by per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in waste streams and identify practical approaches to manage the potential impacts as PFAS enters the environment.
Drought in Europe: The Commision Offers Further Support to European Farmers
The European Commission is offering support to farmers faced with the waves of drought afflicting Europe. Firstly, farmers will be able to receive a higher percentage of their direct and rural development payments in advance.
Overwiev of EU Environment and Health Legislation
The European Parliament produced an up-to-date overview of EU environmental and climate change policies. The study reviews the state of play and pinpoints key challenges for the next five years. It is available here.
Microplastics: EurEau Briefing Note Assesses Impact On Water Sector
EUREAU, the Europe's drinking water and waste water service operators union, published a briefing note analysing some of the ways micro-plastics enter the aquatic environment and the role of the water sector in mitigating this.
Strategic Approach To Pharmaceuticals In The Environment
The European Commission has adopted last march the Communication "Strategic Approach to Pharmaceuticals in the Environment" outlining a set of actions addressing the multifaceted challenges that the release of pharmaceuticals poses to the environment.
2016 Call - Source Stream Protection (SOSTPRO)
The SOSTPRO team is trying to determine the value of protection of small streams in forestry settings, in terms of sustaining water quality, quantity, habitat and other ecosystem services. In many countries, small source streams (headwaters) receive little to no protection during forestry operations, compared to larger, downstream water bodies.
2015 Call – Final Term Review Of The Funded Projects
The meeting for the final term review of the projects funded under WaterWorks2014 was held in Athens, Greece, on the 9th and 10th of October 2019.